Dedicated Day Service Support

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Vacancy: Dedicated Day Service Support, Part-time, 18 hours per week, permanent

L’Arche Cork is recruiting for the position of Dedicated Day Service Support to provide one to one support for a young man with autism in his thirties, due to his preference for one-to-one supports over group activities.

Expectations of the role of Dedicated Day Service Support:

· To build a trusting, Person-Centred, relationship with the person you support advocating for his needs, with due regard to his will and preference

· To forge a close rapport with the person’s carers, and family, via regular communication, to promote a needs-led and responsive service

· To promote quality of life for the person you support, enabling access to pastimes, hobbies and supports, via assistive technology (e.g. zoom) and driving

· To communicate frequently with L’Arche, regarding progress, challenges, identified supports etc., to improve support both to the person and to you in your role

Requirements for the role:

· A minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in social care or equivalent qualification

· Minimum 2-years’ experience in intellectual disabilities (related field experience considered). Lived experience will be considered

· Managing your time effectively, working autonomously and demonstrating initiative

· Ability to manage behaviours that may challenge

· A satisfactory level of IT proficiency

· Commitment to best practice guidelines, to regulations, and to L’Arche policy, especially regarding safeguarding, upholding confidentiality, and accountability

• Full clean driving licence

· The post is subject to Garda vetting

Special Circumstances:

Some degree of flexible working, in order to meet the needs of the person you support

Salary scale: HSE Health Care Assistant 29,403-44,190 Euros per annum, pro rata

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