Support Worker Day Service Swords Co Dublin

Job description

Support Worker – Day Service Swords Co Dublin

Reports To; Team Leader / Service Manager

Contract Full-time Permanent Working pattern: Day Service Hours

Starting Salary: €15 per hour with an annual increase

Job Purpose

As a Support Worker you will provide a professional, high quality and safe service to people with additional needs – working as part of a team and in consultation with each service user. You will make sure all of the client’s needs are met in a completely individual way, and as an ambassador of Resilience’s values, you will represent.

Key Responsibilities

• The delivery of client care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of Support Plans
• Ensure that practices within the service comply with Resilience’s policies and procedures, to maintain the highest standards
• Liaise with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (‘MDTs’) when required
• Provide support to colleagues within the team setting
• Act as a mentor for new staff and foster a positive learning environment
• Participate in the development and review of risk assessments and report concerns

Essential Criteria

• QQI level 5 Major award in healthcare sector
• Experience working with service users with Autism and Epilepsy
• Completed or be willing to complete a Patient Manual Handling course
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• A strong sense of empathy, flexibility, and a team-oriented work ethic.
• A Full Drivers License is essential (Manual)

Benefits

• Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional training and development.
• Enjoy market leading rates of pay
• Discounted health insurance with our healthcare provider.
• Earn from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Fuel discount scheme
• Pay increment after 12 months