About Us
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for over 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Our Values
* We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities
* We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
* We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.
About the Role
To support in the delivery of individualised community support to a number of individuals with Disabilities/ASD /Deaf or physical/sensory disabilities.
Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities.
Supporting individuals to optimise their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within community.
This role will also involve providing 1:1 support to an individual with social activities as well as working with groups in the community in line with the HSE New Directions policy and guidelines.
This role may require travel across locations in Galway city and county.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in the area of supporting individuals with Intellectual Disability/Autism or physical/sensory disabilities.
* Track record of supporting individuals to identify and experience meaningful experiences in their local community.
* Knowledge and experience of local community resources is highly desirable.
* Skill base in promoting independent living skills.
* Ability to support individuals with making positive life choices and increased access to obtaining a valued role in their local community.
* Experience of promoting self-advocacy.
* Experience in the provision of personal care support.
* Experience in supporting community independence.
Your Responsibilities
* To plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community.
* To ensure best practice in line with up-to-date research regarding Quality-of-Life improvements.
* To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community-based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
* To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
* To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.
* To ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to the requirements of each individual.
* To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate into their local community and access local resources.
* To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
* To comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use of appliances and equipment. To follow Risk assessments that are agreed and in place.
Additional Requirements
* Full driving licence is essential.
* Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
* Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training programme and relevant external training opportunities as they arise.
* Irish Sign Language desirable.
What We Offer
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
* Educational leave.
* 27 days annual leave.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Tax saver travel scheme.
* Income protection.
* Unpaid leave.
* Health and Wellbeing programme.
* Company credit union scheme.
* Employee discount scheme.
* Digital Doctor.
* Financial support for studying and study leave.
* Long Service Reward Scheme.
* Sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
How to Apply
Submit your application by 02/04/2025 Please download the full job description for more information.