Job Description
The support worker's primary role is to support individuals with an intellectual disability in either a residential or day service setting. These duties will include:
- Supporting people to take part in social activities in line with their will and preference.
- Supporting people to reach their highest possible potential.
- Supporting people with everyday activities and care needs - in line with the organisations policies, particularly in relation to Person Centred Planning and Safeguarding.
This is a developmental role and you will be given all necessary training. You will be fully mentored in this role and supported to gain work experience. No previous experience is necessary for this role.
This opportunity is only eligible to those in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
KEY Competencies
Muiriosa Foundation provide a range of services & support to persons with an Intellectual Disability (and their families) - Residential services, respite, day services, education and multidisciplinary supports—across six midland counties: Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath and Longford. Our headquarters are located in Moore Abbey, Monsterevin, Co. Kildare.
The Community Employment (CE) programme is a DSP Employment Programme which has been designed to assist people who are unemployed and other disadvantaged people to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within local communities.
During the placement, participants are encouraged to seek permanent or part-time jobs elsewhere based on the experience and new skills they have gained.