AT is currently recruiting a Part-Time Support Worker to assist a young woman with disability to live an independent life.

Áiseanna Tacaíochta (ÁT) provides leadership and support to people with disabilities to live with the independence, choice and freedom they are entitled to. For the first time in Ireland, we facilitate Direct Payments to people with disabilities, enabling them to take control of their own budgets, their own services and, ultimately, their own lives.

The Support Worker is required to assist a young woman with an intellectual disability both in her home and in the community to attend different social events and activities. The successful candidate will receive training and development in line with the role. This role is suitable for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is committed to providing care and supporting someone to live an independent life in their community.

If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge and want to be part of a progressive organisation we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

About the role:

Position – Part time Support Worker (10-15 hours per week). Occasional evening work.

Location - Portlaoise / Stradbally, Co. Laois

Salary : DOE

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing direct support and facilitating positive environment
• Developing and maintaining effective communication with the family and relevant others
• To establish a positive and supportive relationship with the individual
• Assist the young woman in achieving her potential by listening, guiding and providing practical and emotional support
• To promote the wellbeing, development and inclusion of the person within the community and the wider locality
• To ensure and promote good communication among all supporting the person
• Providing support to the individual with daily activities within home and in the community
• To undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time.

Essential for the role:

• Social Care or Health Care background.
• Knowledge and experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience of working with families
• An understanding of disability and Independent Living.
• Full, clean driving license
• Legally permitted to work in Ireland

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to providing the highest levels of quality service
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to new environment and build relationships
• Ability to be flexible and use own initiative
• Enthusiastic and reliable
• Highly organised
• Ability to follow instruction
• Maintain respect and compassion for the individual

Application process:

Please note : Applicants for the position must provide suitable references and employment offers are contingent on the completion of the Garda Vetting, which is part of the recruitment process.

To Apply:

For more information or to apply, please forward you C.V. – pamela@theatnetwork.com

For more information on our organisation please visit our website - https://www.theatnetwork.com/

Closing Date 31st May 2024