For this position
the successful candidate will be expected to work 27.3 hours per week across Monday to Sunday. This role will require flexibility in the days worked to facilitate the needs of the persons being supported. There will also be a requirement to have flexibility around starting and finishing times. However, it is envisaged the hours will be from 8 am until 5pm.
The fundamental purpose of this role is to support people to have a good quality of life and to be happy. This will be achieved by working with the people we support in ascertaining how they want and choose to live their lives. The ideal candidate will be one who wholeheartedly embraces the ethos of person-centredness and respecting/encouraging choice. They will also possess the enthusiasm, creativity, positivity, and drive required to collaboratively design and implement supports that achieve a good quality of life. The position involves working as part of a team and an overall support network. With that, the best candidate will be someone who is open-minded and regularly practices reflection in their role.

Essential Qualifications for Support Worker post:
Fetac Level 5 or equivalent in social care
Qualification in Health or Social Science
Essential Experience for Support Workers:
At least one-year recent experience in the social care/disability sector.
Experience working with adults with autism.
Full, clean driving license.

Salary Scale:
Successful candidates will be paid in line with 2016 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale point 2; €25,516 – point 13; € 36,680 per annum based on working a 39-hour week. There is 23 days annual leave per annum.

To apply
for this position please send your C.V to recruitment@gheel.ie. In the subject line please advise what position you are applying for by stating Day Supports, The Villa. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the evidence outlined in their C.V.
The closing date for receipt of all completed applications is Monday, 22nd of February @5pm. Late applications will not be accepted, and Garda Vetting is a requirement of the recruitment process.

Benefits:
Access to Health Insurance
Access to Educational Support Scheme
Company Pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)
Employee Assistance Programme
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Up to 27 days of annual leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Training and Development (CPD)
Option to join the Health Service Credit Union