Support Worker, Gort

POST OF: 3 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME AND 1 X TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 98745 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Support Worker appointments within the Orchard Services may be made over the next 6 months.The Role

The Support Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key role in providing a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for individuals with experience working within the Health Care/Intellectual Disability sector. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support on a daily basis.Reporting / Responsible To

Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications

Good general education. Recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course (advantage). Full clean manual Driving Licence; also assistance may be provided to obtain a Class D1 Licence if not already in possession. Fluency in verbal and written English (essential).Experience

Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour (desirable). Full training will be provided. Previous experience of working in the health care sector (essential). Experience working with people with autism, complex medical needs and mental health (advantage).Skills

Flexibility. Communication skills. Team‑working skills. Enthusiasm for the post. IT Skills

Essential. Working Hours

78 hours per fortnight× 4. All positions are based on a 7‑day duty roster, involving working sleepovers, split shifts, day and night duty, public holidays and weekend work. Corlann West Region model requires employees to be flexible in working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual.Annual Leave

22 days per annum. Remuneration

Pay scale:€34,536 × 11 increments – €47,152 (max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment: €47,954 pro rata per annum after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments for weekends, public holidays, and night duty. Tenure

3 permanent, full‑time and pensionable; 1 temporary, full‑time and pensionable. Probation

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment. Employment may be terminated during probation if the appointee is unsuitable. Probation may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.

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