Malta Services Drogheda promotes and supports the rights of people within its service to live self-directed, happy and fulfilled lives so that they can participate as equal citizens in society.

We wish to recruit a suitably qualified Support Worker, 30 hours per week for a 11 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Support Workers are responsible for supporting the Individual Goals of Service Users, through a Person Centred Planning process based on the HSE New Directions Policy, as well as providing individualised personal care support as required.

Applicants must have a Major Fetac Level 5 award as a minimum qualification, (full 8 Modules) in health and social care or related field.

Care training and at least 2 years experience of working with adults with intellectual disabilities is highly desirable.

We also wish to recruit Personal Assistants, approx. 10 hrs per week for an 11 month Fixed Term Contract

Personal Assistants are involved in the support of individuals who require an additional level of assistance, either in a one-to-one or small group setting. Individuals may require supports with personal care

Applicants must have a Major Fetac Level 5 award as a minimum qualification, (full 8 Modules) in health and social care or related field.

Care training and previous experience of working with adults with intellectual disabilities is highly desirable.

A waiting list may be created to fill similar vacancies in this jurisdiction, which arise within 9 months of the interview date. Short listing may apply.

Applicants should submit a copy of their CV with a covering letter to:

Eileen Carr, Asst Manager, Malta Services, Malta House, Fair St, Drogheda, Co. Louth.

Email: Eileen.carr@maltaservices.ie

Closing Date: Thursday 1st December 2016

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th January 2017

Malta Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.