Support Worker - Care Assistant

  • Cork
  • Cope Foundation
<p><strong><em>Support Worker</em></strong><strong> – (aligned to the Care Assistant (Disability Services)salary scale)</strong></p> <p><strong>(Community Hubs, Day Service, Community based settings)</strong></p> <p>In line with the UNCRPD and New Directions, Cope Foundation strives to support people realise their full potential with a focus on three main pillars: Personal Development, Active Participation &amp; Citizenship. We work in partnership with the individual and their natural supports to co-create opportunities to learn, participate and be an active citizen with a socially valued role. Cope foundation is committed to empowering an individual in line with the ADMA to reach their full potential in living the life of their choosing.</p> <p>Flexibility with shift patterns will be required for this role.</p> <p><strong>Successful candidates for all positions will:</strong></p> <p>• Possess a QQI 5 Major Award qualification in a relevant area</p> <p>• Have a general understanding of current legislation (New Directions, ADMA, UNCRPD)</p> <p>• Excellent communication and listening skills</p> <p>• Demonstrate previous engagement within community-based settings</p> <p>• Possess initiative, flexibility &amp; good organisational skills</p> <p>• Excellent team working skills</p> <p>• IT Skills</p> <p>• A Full clean driver’s licence (is desirable)</p> <p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p> <p>• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales</p> <p>• Opportunities for career growth</p> <p>• A supportive work environment</p> <p>• Employee Assistance Programme</p> <p>• Cycle to work Scheme</p> <p>• An opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives</p> <p><em>Informal enquiries may be made to Anna Froggatt, Regional Manager, on 0864178396.</em></p> <p><strong>Completed application forms must be returned by Friday 17thMay 2024. </strong>Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. <em>The Department of Health &amp; Children Consolidated Scales apply.</em></p> <p>Visit our website at <a href="http://www.cope-foundation.ie/" target="_self"><strong><em>www.cope</em></strong></a><a href="http://www.cope-foundation.ie/" target="_self"><strong><em>-</em></strong></a><a href="http://www.cope-foundation.ie/" target="_self"><strong><em>foundation.ie</em></strong></a></p>