Brothers of Charity Hiring For Support Worker at Limerick, County Limerick Full Time

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND

LIMERICK REGION

Applications are invited for the following positions

SUPPORT WORKER

LOCATION: LIMERICK CITY AND ENVIRONS

Permanent Part Time Contracts

Essential

Possess a Full Clean Manual Drivers Licence. Requirement to display an “N” plate is permissible.

Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent report writing and organisational skills

Display a good working knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards

Flexibility required to work within different service area locations.

Desirable

Relevant Fetac Level 5 qualification or higher

Minimum 12 months experience in a relevant setting

Sample Roster:
Rolling Fortnightly Roster 40 hours in a fortnight

Week 1: Monday 16.00 – 20.00, Tuesday 16.00 – 20.00, Friday 16.00 – 20.00, Saturday 10.00 – 20.00

Week 2: Sunday 10.00 – 20.00, Wednesday 16.00 – 20.00, Thursday 16.00 – 20.00

Rolling Fortnightly Roster 37 hours in a fortnight

Week 1: Monday 17.00 – 22.00, Tuesday 17.00 – 22.00, Friday 17.00 – 22.00, Saturday 12.00 – 18.00

Week 2: Sunday 12.00 – 18.00, Wednesday 17.00 – 22.00, Thursday 17.00 – 22.00

Rolling Fortnightly Roster 39 hours in a fortnight

Week 1: Sunday 11.00 – 18.00, Wednesday 17.00 – 21.30, Thursday 17.00 – 21.30

Week 2: Monday 17.00 – 21.30, Tuesday 17.00 – 21.30, Friday 17.00 – 21.30, Saturday 11.00 – 18.00

Rolling Fortnightly Roster 35 hours in a fortnight

Week 1: Monday 16.00 – 21.00, Tuesday 16.00 – 21.00, Friday 16.00 – 21.00, Saturday 12:00 – 17:00

Week 2: Sunday 12:00 – 17:00, Wednesday 16.00 – 21.00, Thursday 16.00 – 21.00

May be opportunity to work additional hours if desired

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 15th October 2023

Informal Enquires to Katie Gallagher Area Manager

Short listing of applications may apply

Canvassing will disqualify

Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process.

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Position: Support Worker

Location: Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region

Reporting Relationship: Area Manager (or designate)

Remuneration:
Salary Scale (pro rata)

€30,005 €31,124 €32,646 €33,151 €33,969 €35,559 €37,267 €37,862 €39,345 €40,454 €41,358 €42,373 €43,159 LSI

All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of the above salary scale

Role Description

The position requires a high degree of understanding and commitment to people supported by the services and to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and well being of people supported by the services. This position requires a high degree of professionalism.

The Support Worker must have the ability to work with people with an intellectual disability and must believe that the person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people

The Support Worker, in co-operation with the Social Care Worker and Manager, will be responsible for the overall growth and direction of persons supported, working by the ethos of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region.

The person appointed must be highly responsible and reliable, be competent in household management and have the ability to create and maintain a homely and supportive environment.

The person appointed will administer drugs to people supported by the services in line with the Community Services Drug Policy

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To provide a home-like atmosphere for all people supported by the services in a manner that will develop their ability to integrate into community life

To assist people supported by the services to participate in community events

To work with people supported by the services to achieve their lifestyle plans, with an individual focus.

To encourage the development of individual friendships for household members and support each person to share with other people supported by the services and their community his/her talents, ideas, feelings, desires and aspirations.

To respond practically to the physical, recreational, leisure, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of people supported by the services.

To foster a spirit of welcome for all who come to the community home e.g. people supported by the services, families, neighbours and guests.

To hold meetings in the home and ensure that decisions are arrived at in a spirit of co-operation and to empower people supported by the services to advocate for themselves to make their own decisions and choices.

To ensure birthdays and days of special importance to people supported by the services are celebrated and that special seasonable celebrations take place.

To help arrange annual holidays and weekend breaks for people supported by the services

To arrange medical, dental, optical, auditory appointments for people supported by the services when required.

To ensure that people supported by the services monies are accounted for and recorded as appropriate.

To maintain client files and to collect and record relevant data e.g. personal issues into people supported by the services file, incident reports, monthly reports and annual reports.

To attend meetings as required, including case conferences, house meetings, supervision and staff meetings.

To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team and other colleagues in the organisation.

To comply with the guidelines, policies and procedures of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.

To be responsible for household finances and to maintain household accounts.

To ensure all fire, health and safety regulations are adhered to.

To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.

To carry out driving duties as required.

To attend training when required.

You are required to establish and maintain relationships with the individuals who use our services that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence.

To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of services.

In carrying out his/her duties, the Support Worker will have supervision from their line manager. The line manager will mentor and support them in the role if required.

High degree of flexibility & openness to change in accordance with the changing needs of the service user & as the service needs require.

You must hold a Full Clean Driving Licence as you are required to be willing and able to drive a vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats and up to 3,500kg.