The CRC delivers a range of services to children and adults with disabilities both nationally and locally through our centres in Dublin, Limerick and Waterford and our Outreach Services. The mission of the CRC is that by working together we make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers. Our vision is that people with disabilities achieve their potential and live full lives as equal and valued citizens.

Community Support Worker - RT

One Year Contract – Part-time 18.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when required is essential.

Community Support Workers in CRC Rehabilitative Training are responsible for supporting the individual goals of adults through a Person Centered Planning (PCP) process based on HSE New Directions Policy, as well as providing individualised personal care support as required. Due to the personal care aspect of the role, a male support worker is required.

The successful applicant will:-

• Have at least one years’ experience of working with adults with disabilities. This should include management of all aspects of personal care
• Have a minimum of social studies or other relevant qualification such as Healthcare Support – QQI Level 5 full award is essential
• Have the ability to plan and implement suitable activities in partnership with adults
• Act as a Key Worker for a group of people attending our services
• Have previous experience of working in a classroom environment is desirable
• Have a working knowledge of New Directions policy is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Have a good awareness of health & safety issues
• Have good IT skills to include Excel and Microsoft office
• Be an excellent and innovative team member with a strong commitment to the empowerment of people who have a disability

Department of Health Salary Scale, Healthcare Assistant pro-rata €13,417-16,953. You must demonstrate in your CV and supporting documentation how you meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply.

Please forward a letter of application quoting reference CRC67/17 with a full CV to; Human Resources Department, Central Remedial Clinic, Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Telephone 8542200, Fax 8542358 or email recruit@crc.ie. Applications must be received on or before 5pm, Monday, 13th of November 2017.