Support Workers (Person Centred Wing)

at  Muiriosa Foundation

VARIOUS CONTRACTS AVAILABLE INCLUDING RELIEF (IF AND WHEN REQUIRED)

We are looking to recruit support workers to work in the Longford area. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to support individuals on a 1:1 basis to be more independent in their own homes and to assist them to make connections and develop relationships within their local community. We are looking for support workers who are motivated, enthusiastic and creative.
Informal Enquiries to: Christina Devine 087 062 9616

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALITIES OF APPLICANT ARE:

• FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support).
• Motivation and willingness to try new things.
• Initiative and creativity.
• Similar interests to the Individual.
• Good connections with own community.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with intellectual disability.
• A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
  Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required.

Please refer the Job description for details