ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS

The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the qualifications required:

• Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
• Community Health Services (5M4468)
• Health Service Skills (5M3782)
• Healthcare Support (5M4339)
• Community Care (5M2786)
• Nursing Studies (5M4349)

For Full Job Specification please see attached document.

• Specified Purpose Contract, Lifeskills Programme (19.5hrs per week)
  Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required is essential as services are delivered in line with the needs of the individuals (Monday to Sunday roster 8am-8pm).
  Community Support Workers in CRC Adult Services are responsible for supporting the individual goals of adults through a Person-Centred Planning (PCP) process based on HSE New Directions Policy, as well as providing individualized personal care support as required. This is an exciting opportunity for those wishing to progress their career in social care.

Applicants for this position should have the following essential criteria:

• A minimum Social Studies or other relevant qualification such as Healthcare Support – QQI Level 5 full award is essential (see list of qualifications below)
• Full Clean Driving License (Category B)
• At least 6 months’ experience working with adults with disabilities. This should include management of all aspects of personal care
• A working knowledge of the New Directions policy
• Working knowledge of Safeguarding and Safeguarding policies
• Key Worker for adults with disabilities, Developing a person-centered plan.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good awareness of health and safety issues
• Be an excellent and innovative team member with a strong commitment to the empowerment of adults with a disability

The following criteria are desirable but not essential:

• The ability to plan and work with adults and their supports to ensure a meaningful day in line with their aspirations
• The ability to work on your own initiative
• Supporting adults with significant feeding and swallowing difficulties, including specific supports such as suctioning, enteral feeding – Training will be provided
• Administration of medication – Training will be provided
• IT Proficient in the MS suit