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Community Support Worker - Start Now

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€1,706.25 - 2,616.25 monthly

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Job Description - Community Support Worker - Start Now

We are looking to hire a creative Community Support Worker to join our amazing team at Irish Wheelchair Association in Galway.
Growing your career as a Full Time Community Support Worker is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, teamwork and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Community Support Worker at Irish Wheelchair Association today!

We would like to invite applications for the following full time, permanent position;

Community Support Worker

Galway City base while supporting other service hubs throughout Co. Galway

As a Community Support Worker you will be expected to develop, implement and lead programmes, projects and individualised supports to members engaging in our Adult and School Leaver services throughout Co Galway. The objectives of the Services are to provide pathways for people with disability to participate fully in the community, by means of establishing developmental, personal and social inclusion programmes. You will be required to undertake and ensure the execution of such other tasks/duties as may be deemed necessary to the successful implementation of the programme. Close liaison is required with the Service Co-ordinator, Service Support Officer, colleagues, volunteers, members and their families. Links will also be made with relevant voluntary and statutory agencies and educational institutes.

Training, Experience and Qualifications

·QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Health Care Support or similar (a minimum of 5 modules completed and working towards the Major Award may be accepted).

QQI Major Awards that are deemed relevant to IWA are:

Community & Health Services (to include minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Provision & Practice)

Health Service Skills (to include minor components; Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures, Care Skills and Care Support)

Health Care Support (to include minor components; Safety & Health at Work, Care Skills and Care Support).

Full Category B Driving License with a minimum of two years driving experience is essential. 

Experience/training in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)/positive behavioral supports is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

Previous experience of networking, facilitation, development and delivery of projects or programmes is required

Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is required

Strong computer and administration skills are essential

Behaviours

The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative 

An ability to build strong relationships at all levels and show confidence among the team

Strong customer service focus

Be of good character

Competencies

Communicating and Influencing

Motivating and Empowering

Innovation and Creativity

Planning and Organising

Quality and Customer Focus

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary range on offer for this position is €28,952 to €32,189 DOE

Excellent working conditions

Training & development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Access to Defined Contribution Pension scheme and group VHI & HSF Health Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Service

The closing date for all applications is Tuesday 21 February 2023

 

Please note - ACADEMIC AND/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) may/will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

 

IWA is committed to promoting and maintaining our diverse and inclusive work environment 


Benefits of working as a Community Support Worker in Galway:


● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package
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