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.
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Care Worker Role
Job Title: Care Worker
Permanent, Part Time (15 hours/week)
Location: Killeshin Residential Service, Sligo
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About the Role
To promote the development of independent living skills and assist service users in their daily living within a supported accommodation service, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.
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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.
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What We're Looking For
We understand that there are many paths to your chosen career.
If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position, we are happy to discuss the role with you further.
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Your Responsibilities
1. To collate, assessment and intervention information and expertise for developing an individualised community support service.
2. To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
3. To ensure all interaction with clients is approached with dignity, respect, equality, and incorporates choice.
4. To ensure delivery of a quality service by designing, implementing, and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual.
5. To provide personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of clients.
6. To enshrine the concept of independent living to include assisting clients in selecting their meal menu, cooking their meal, and eating, promoting personal choice at all times.
7. To facilitate and enable clients to integrate with the local community and access local resources.
8. To assist with catering, cleaning, and general domestic duties in client's homes.
9. To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of clients at all times.
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Additional Requirements
* Full Driving Licence and own means of transport.
* Third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
* Attendance at training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service.
* Minimum 2 years previous experience of working with people with a disability.
* If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.
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What We Offer
1. Company Pension Scheme.
2. Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
3. Educational leave and financial support for study.
4. 27 days of annual leave.
5. Health and Wellbeing Program.
6. Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes.
7. Income Protection and Sick Leave.
8. Long Service Reward Scheme.
9. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
10. Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more.