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Vacancy: Dedicated Day Service Support, Part-time, 18 hours per week, permanent
LArche Cork is recruiting for the position of Dedicated Day Service Support to provide one to one support for a young man with autism in his thirties, due to his preference for one-to-one supports over group activities.
Expectations of the role of Dedicated Day Service Support:
- To build a trusting, Person-Centred, relationship with the person you support advocating for his needs, with due regard to his will and preference
- To forge a close rapport with the persons carers, and family, via regular communication, to promote a needs-led and responsive service
- To promote quality of life for the person you support, enabling access to pastimes, hobbies and supports, via assistive technology (e.g. zoom) and driving
- To communicate frequently with LArche, regarding progress, challenges, identified supports etc., to improve support both to the person and to you in your role
Requirements for the role:
- A minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in social care or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 2-years experience in intellectual disabilities (related field experience considered). Lived experience will be considered
- Managing your time effectively, working autonomously and demonstrating initiative
- Ability to manage behaviours that may challenge
- A satisfactory level of IT proficiency
- Commitment to best practice guidelines, to regulations, and to LArche policy, especially regarding safeguarding, upholding confidentiality, and accountability
- Full clean driving licence
- The post is subject to Garda vetting
Special Circumstances:
Some degree of flexible working, in order to meet the needs of the person you support
Salary scale: HSE Health Care Assistant 29,403-44,190 Euros per annum, pro rata
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