Support Staff - Waterford Area (near Lismore)
Part-Time up to 70 hours per four weeks (Residential Roster)
Dara Possibilities is recruiting an individual to support a lady living in her own home through an individualised support service.
The successful applicant will be supporting this lady within her own home, as part of a team and in partnership with her and her natural support network.
The following are essential requirements for the position:
* Relevant experience in individualised ways of working, through a rights-based lens
* Experience of supporting a person with an intellectual disability and sensory impairment.
* Ability to discover the individual's abilities and interests in order to support her develop and sustain positive social valued roles within her community.
* Ability to offer supports in a creative, innovative, flexible and person-centred way.
* Support the creation of new opportunities with this lady through an ongoing discovery process.
* To have excellent interpersonal, listening, planning and organisational skills.
* The ability to partner and liaise effectively with others.
* A willingness to be flexible with working hours, based on the lady's support requirements.
* The support requirements will include all activities of daily and domestic support within her home.
Desirable:
* A full, clean, current driving licence.
* A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award) is desirable.
What your role will look like:
* Supporting a lady within her home with all activities of daily living.
* Supporting this lady with social outings and life activities.
* Motivated to enhance her quality of life.
* Working in partnership with her and family.
What we offer:
* Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth
* A flexible and supportive work environment
An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Dara Possibilities is an equal opportunities employer #J-18808-Ljbffr