Support Workers

WESTMEATH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

SUPPORT WORKERS

VARIOUS CONTRACTS AVAILABLE

(48/62/72 hours per fortnight)

We are seeking to recruit motivated, creative and energetic support workers to join our Residential Services team. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.

Requirements:

· FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills Or willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training

· Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism;

· Experience of supporting individuals with a broad range of support needs including behaviours of concern;

· A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland;

· Adaptable and open communication skills - written and verbal;

· Supportive, dependable team player;

· Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community;

· Self-Awareness;

· Excellent interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills;

· Flexibility to work across all locations, move location at short notice and to fulfil all shifts and rotating/changing shift patterns including day, waking nights, sleepovers;

· Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Informal enquiries to: Christina Dunican, Residential Leader -087-2784918/

Margaret Boyle, Residential Leader – 0879470671 /Clodagh Stones, Residential Leader 0877084302 (Monday -Friday 09:00-17:00)

Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 2nd May 2025

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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