Orchard Community Care is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism and Acquired brain injuries.
Job Title: Day Service Support Worker
Permanent Position
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours of work: varies between 8.30am - 17:00pm / 39 hours per week
Location: Ranesboro, Sligo
We are currently seeking applications from those interested in joining our team within our Day Services.
The ideal candidate will support individuals to live their best lives, achieving day-to-day goals, and promoting independence and integration within the community. This is an enjoyable and rewarding role which promotes service users to be involved in various activities (i.e., gardening, arts/crafts, and many more activities) on-site at the day service and assist them with activities and day trips in the community.
Person Specification:
1. Qualification in relevant discipline (e.g.: social care, health, community care sector) level 7 minimum.
2. Understanding of the New Directions model; successful applicants should have the ability to develop and maintain support/care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person-centred basis.
3. Experience working with both intellectual disabilities and autism.
4. Have a full driving license and be willing to drive company vehicles.
5. Have a genuine passion for working with service users with intellectual disabilities.
6. Excellent communication skills.
7. Ability to work as part of a team.
8. Strong values and a person-centred approach.
9. Proactive in your care and enjoy a fun-loving ethos with activities in the community.
10. Flexible and willing to work shifts if required.
11. Must be enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive.
12. Ensuring regular communication with MDT and families of service users.
Benefits:
As a staff member of Orchard Community Care, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
1. Competitive remuneration.
2. Excellent contributory pension scheme.
3. Comprehensive training, support with further & higher education, including paid training on commencement.
4. A clear commitment to your continuous professional and career development as we grow across Ireland.
5. Income protection.
6. Premium Sunday and Bank Holiday rates.
7. Excellent staffing ratios.
8. Flexible working arrangements.
9. Bike to work scheme.
10. Employee Assistance Programme.
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