Disability Support Worker-Day Service - Co.Sligo

  • Sligo
  • Orchard Community Care
The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.  The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care - Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering At Orchard Community Care we are proud to make a real difference to the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism and Acquired brain injuries. We are currently seeking applications from Support Workers interested in joining our Day Service team. Work Schedule:  Monday to Friday Hours:  9:00am -17:00pm The ideal candidate will support individuals to live their best lives while supporting them to achieve their goals and promote independence and integration within the community. This is an enjoyable and rewarding role as you support individuals take part in various activities (i.e., gardening, arts/crafts and many more activities) on-site at the day service and assist them with activities and day trips in the community. Person Specification: Qualification in relevant discipline (e.g.: social care, health, community care sector) FETAC level 5 minimum. Understanding of the  New Directions  model, successful applicants should have the ability to develop and maintain support /care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person-centred basis. Have a full driving license and be willing to drive company vehicles Have a genuine passion for working with service users with intellectual disabilities Excellent Communication skills Strong values and person-centered approach Proactive in your care and enjoy a fun loving ethos with activities in the community. Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service Must be enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive Benefits  As a staff member of Orchard Community Care, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Excellent training opportunities and clear focus on career progression Competitive salary and incremental pay scale Income protection policy Excellent staffing ratio's EAP Scheme Bike to Work Scheme Paid training once you commence working with the company Dedicated team and access to a knowledgeable Multidisciplinary team.