We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families. 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.
About Us
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. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.
Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace.
Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
About the Role
This role involves providing a flexible Home Care support service to the older person and to adults, young people and children with disabilities.
The aim is to support and enable the clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.
Key Responsibilities:
* To provide a Home Care support service to the older person and/or to adults, young people and children with disabilities
* To support and enable clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community
* To enhance the quality of life for the clients and facilitate them to maintain and promote their independence within their home environment and within their community
* To ensure appropriate and timely reporting in any changes to an individual's health and wellbeing, following the agreed protocol and Code of conduct
Requirements
This role requires:
* A relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent (desirable)
* On the job QQI Level 5 training provided (care skills and care of the older person)
* Experience of working with older people and/or with people with disabilities
* Experience in the provision of home care services
* Own transportation required
* Full Clean Driving Licence
* Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service
What We Offer
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* 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)