Community Support Worker, Outreach Service (12 hrs per week)

at  Kerry Parents and Friends Association

THE ROLE:

• The core activities for the post of Community Support Worker will include planning and setting goals with the person to assist them in meeting their personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training, and supported employment needs.
• As a Community Support Worker, you will enable the people we support to realise their goals and achieve their identified priorities. You will also provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion in the community on behalf of the person we support.
• The Community Support Worker operates within the framework of a person centered approach and actively engages with and promotes co-operation and partnership with other services, both internally and externally and in particular with families.