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Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2023

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Adult Services Support Worker to join our team in Dublin Adult Services CHO7 Area Crumlin / Rialto

Contract Type:           Permanent 

Contract Hours:         Full Time up to 35hrs p/w (can be negotiated, minimum 25hrs p/w required) 

Salary Scale:             €30,163 to €36,502 pro rata per annum

“This pay scale is subject to increases in 2024 in accordance with the recent WRC interim agreement (Ref CAM -100101-22) towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.”   
 

Overview of the Post: 

•    To provide opportunities for people with disabilities to develop a range of options in the areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in the community generally.
•    Supporting individual service users to participate in the various programmes and activities within the service.
•    Working through a Person-Centred approach and in line with Enable Ireland’s code of practice, policies & procedures.
•    The service is one which is based on the promotion of dignity, respect and the development of choice for those who use the service.

Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: 

•    Assisting service user’s with their personal care needs and any other individual needs that may arise, including the administration of medication, working in accordance with Enable Ireland’s policies and procedures.
•    Assisting and supporting individuals including lone working in the wider community.  This can involve assisting people to access various employment settings, educational and/or social/leisure facilities within their own community. 
•    Driving and/or escorting duties on Enable Ireland buses or via public transport to and from the service centre, social activities or outings. 
•    Attend meetings and/or training as and when requested by the Service Coordinator. 
•    Ensuring GDPR compliance in the course of carrying out duties ensuring compliance with all Enable Ireland GDPR policies and procedures.
•    To promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the service user at all times and to adhere to the policy on Safeguarding and protecting vulnerable adults.
•    Make written and verbal reports as required, reporting accidents, incidents or complaints in line with policy.
•    Maintain a high standard of performance, attendance, appearance and punctuality at all times.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Criteria:

•    FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Social Care or other relevant health/Social Care qualification 
•    Experience working with people with disabilities
•    Experience of supporting  adults with physical disabilities with all activities of daily living including delivering personal care 
•    Basic IT skills

Desirable Criteria:

•    Experience working with adults in social/leisure setting.
•    Experience of working in community/non-centred based setting.
•    Experience in clamping wheelchairs. 
•    D1 Driving License with driving experience 
•    Holder of CPC Driver Card  
•    B driving License with agreement to undertake D1 driver training

If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today.
 

Benefits:

As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
•    Excellent training opportunities
•    Generous annual leave entitlements
•    Long service reward scheme 
•    Pay adjusted Maternity Leave
•    Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave
•    Pay adjusted Paternity Leave
•    Wellbeing benefits
•    Pension 

For a full list of our benefits & conditions please search:
https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits

What now?

Applications must be made on the Enable Ireland application form only. CVs will not be accepted.

To apply, please download the job description, person specification and application form below and forward completed applications to Deirdre Coyle by email at dcoyle@enableireland.ie

Closing date for applications:          Monday 20th May 2024 @ 12pm     

Interview Date:                                    To be confirmed    

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in CHO7
 

Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

•    The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.
•    Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
•    Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.
•    The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment.
•    Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy.