Personal Development Assistant

Áiseanna Tacaíochta (AT Network)

• Are you looking for a real change?
• Do you believe that anyone can reach their full potential given the right environment and the right supports?
• Do you feel that the system gets in the way of this?

If so, then this is your opportunity!

AT Network is now recruiting a personal development assistant to provide an active young man with disabilities the support required to empower him to be happy, fulfilled, and independent.

AT Network represents a diverse group of people with different abilities and different experiences, united by a common desire to direct our own lives. We are a non-profit organisation, and work to give people with disabilities more control, choice and freedom, ensuring a more fair, inclusive and progressive future for everyone.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our innovative, supportive, and committed team of Personal Development Assistants here in Annacotty. We will provide you with the support you need to succeed in this unique and rewarding line of work. We also work in partnership with all team members to ensure balanced, flexible working hours. This position is ideal for those who are looking for something new, who are comfortable working on their own initiative and who believe in opportunities for all people to be active citizens in their own community.

Job specification:

Role: Personal Development Assistant

Location: Annacotty, Limerick

Contract: Part-time (15-20 hours per week)

Pay: Competitive

Essential criteria:

• QQI level 5 qualification in relevant field minimum
• 2-3 years experience working in the field of health and social care
• Full driver’s licence and own vehicle
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm and resilience
• Social energy and empathy to relate well with others
• Person-centered
• Ability to act on own initiative and consult with the team where appropriate
• Willingness learn and apply best practice support strategies to empower people with disabilities to integrate into their own community

The successful candidate will be required to:

• be an active member of the community
• identify and pursue promising local opportunities
• work some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

If you believe that people can reach their full potential in the right environments with the right supports, and want to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, supportive team, then we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply for this role, please contact Pamela by phone (086-8682290) or email a copy of your CV to futuresolutions.pamela@gmail.com