Community Support Workers - Supported Living, Co. Clare

What is the position

This is a new Supported Living Service to support service users in their homes.

This service will provide 24/7 support to service users for all activities of daily living – cooking, cleaning, budgeting, house security, socialization, community engagement, etc.

Location: Cappahard, Ennis, Co. Clare

Type of contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 3 x 35 hour contracts & 1 x 20 hour contract

About Resilience Healthcare

Since 2011 high-growth Irish company Resilience has continued to lead the way in transforming health and social care in Ireland. Our essence is to help build resilience in the people we support to bring the possible to life.

Our Social Care division is providing progressive Residential, Day and Outreach Services for people with Disabilities and Autism – Helping people to realise their potential. We’re looking for passionate people to join our Permanent Team and build a future in rewarding work that truly changes lives. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment that helps you realise your own potential, and with access to upskilling and best practice training you’ll grow and develop your career.

Skills and qualifications

Previous experience working with adults with physical, sensory, and intellectual disability
QQI level 5 Major award in healthcare or social care
Completed or be willing to complete a Patient Manual Handling course
Eligibility to work in Ireland
A strong sense of empathy, flexibility, and a team-oriented work ethic
A full drivers license is essential (Manual)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

The delivery of client care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of Support Plans
Ensure that practices within the service comply with Resilience’s policies and procedures, to maintain the highest standards
Liaise with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (‘MDTs’) when required
Provide support to colleagues within the team setting
Act as a mentor for new staff and foster a positive learning environment
Participate in the development and review of risk assessments and report concern

What we offer

An opportunity to develop your career through full induction, training and ongoing development
Constantly supported by an experienced leadership team with an established track record in this area
Enjoy excellent rates of pay and paid holiday entitlements
Make your mark as part of a service that is changing the future of care in Ireland
Enjoy a personal, one-to-one approach to social care support work
Bike to Work Scheme
Earn from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme

Resilience is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.