At Positive Futures, we knowwerethe best - best for the people we support, and best for our staff.Join us and transform their future and yours!? Were looking for a Support Workers for our NEW Service in Portlaoise, Our new service will enable people to live in their own homes and make their own choices. We dont do one size fits all. Our service is tailored to each persons individual needs, likes and dislikes. Youll need to be dedicated, supportive, creative, and have a sense of humour to deliver our personalised style of support. Support Workers Full and Part Time options available €29,019 €42,830 Benefits include: Comprehensive Induction 24/7 Staff Advice and Counselling Service Additional overnight allowances & premium payments for evenings and weekends, including: Sleepover allowance €86.70 Evening Rate (8pm 8am) +25% Saturday Premium Rate €10.82 Sunday & Bank Holiday Rate +100% Our Approach: The Life I Want empowering adults with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism to have choice and independence to live the life they want now and in the future. At Positive Futures, we believe everything is possible. We dont look for reasons why something cant be done. We find a reason why it can. This is why our services make a huge difference to the people and families we support. We challenge outdated ways of thinking. We identify gaps in service provision. We act creatively. We work in partnership. Most of our established services first started in this way. Essential Criteria: To apply for this role you MUST have: Minimum 6 months experience providing paid or voluntary care or support for someone. You can meet this criterion if you have worked for at least 6 months in a paid care/ support role. Or: You have at least 6 months voluntary experience e.g. can tell us about caring or supporting a child, family member, relation or friend, OR volunteering or completing a work placement where you provided care or support. Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post. We are an equal opportunity employer. Positive Futures reserves the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria. Only the information provided on the application form can be considered for shortlisting. If you are successful at interview, you willbe requiredto undertake aGarda VettingEnhanced disclosure check. Please see attached document for more information. Skills: Domestic care Disability care Communication Driving Benefits: Pension Fund Evening Rate 24/7 Staff Advice and Counselling service