SUPPORT WORKER- RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TIPPERARY TOWN - PERMANENT CONTRACT

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. MooreHaven currently has day facilities in Tipperary Town and Cashel and five residential homes in Tipperary Town. A respite service in Tipp town and another day service in Thurles will also be opening soon, so we are experiencing an exciting period of growth in our community.
MooreHaven’s mission is to provide quality services and support those using our services to develop to their full potential. We foster a culture of respect and kindness and promote and support personal development, independent living, community integration and work opportunities for our service users.

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.
  MooreHaven is an equal opportunities employer
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: €14.46-€20.79 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application question(s):

• Do you have a QQI Level 5 Qualification in Health Care or equivalent?
• How many months/years experience do you have working with adults with an intellectual disability?

Work Location: In perso

THE ROLE

We are currently recruiting a Support Worker to join our team in our new Residential Service in Tipperary Town. It is a 49 hours per fortnight contract. This role will require flexibility to work day, evening shift, night shift / sleepover and weekend shift as per a set roster. There is also relief hours available throughout our other residential homes in Tipperary town where you will have the opportunity to work more hours in addition to your part time contract.
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.