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SUPPORT WORKERS
LAOIS RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Various Permanent Part Time Contracts
We are offering an opportunity to a Support Worker to join our organisation working with and supporting individuals in their communities in the Laois Services.
Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Support Worker to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a ‘good life’. 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 involve supporting 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.
If you are a Support Worker with the ability to connect to people and have a passion for supporting people to live typical meaningful lifestyles, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you.
Informal enquiries to: William Roche 087 1456356 (9.00am to 4.30pm)
Requirements:

• FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills;

• Full current manual driving licence;

• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable;

• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage;

• Ability to be adaptable to work across all locations, move across locations as it occurs and at short

notice.

• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 23rd September @ 10.00am
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for 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.
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
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