Support Worker

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region Applications are invited for the following positions across our services SUPPORT WORKER Permanent Full Time and Part Time Contracts Available Work Locations : Limerick City and Environs / West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale, Liosmor) Care Assistant Intellectual Disability 13-point scale €34,036 - €47,454 (pro-rata) Panels will be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent permanent, fixed term and Specified Purpose vacancies for a period of up to one year. Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following : Competitive Rates of Pay 22 days Annual Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Working Hours Full Training provided Full & Part-Time Work Career Progression Sick Leave Employee Assistance Programs The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration All applicants are required to : Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login / Register.