Full Time and Part Time Support Workers - Day and Residential Services

at  Moorehaven

ABOUT MOOREHAVEN

MooreHaven was founded in 1981 to provide a day service for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Today, the service provides day and residential services to over 120 service users and their families through the work of over 80 staff.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• QQI Level 5 Qualification in Health Care.
• 6 months experience in a similar role working with adults with an intellectual disability.
• A full clean Irish/EU Driving Licence
  Please send your application in confidence, via Indeed or directly via email, to hr@moorehaven.ie
  MooreHaven is an equal opportunities employer
  Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term
  Pay: €14.00-€16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 07/02/202

THE ROLES

We are currently recruiting Full time and Part time Support Workers for our Residential and Day Services in Tipperary Town and Cashel.
A strong commitment to caring and an empathetic understanding of those with an intellectual disability are essential attributes for this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• To contribute in a respectful and positive way to our service user’s well-being and development, treating all individuals availing of our service with dignity and respect.
• To assist service user(s) in developing their Person-Centred Plan and in achieving their goals.
• To assist the service user(s) to be self-reliant and to foster their level of independence.
• To provide direct practical help, support and guidance to individuals in their activities of daily living.
• Develop community networks and encourage natural circles of support and actively search for opportunities for the person to make personally satisfying contributions through involvement in valued roles in their community.
• Ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported promptly to the line manager.
• To report any concerns you have for the safety and welfare of the service users of the MooreHaven Centre to the designated officer, in line with the National Policy, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults.
  This list is not exhaustive and may include other duties based on organisational needs.