Dedicated Day Service Support

Role Overview

L’Arche Cork is looking for a part-time Dedicated Day Service Support worker to provide one-to-one assistance for a man in his thirties who has autism and prefers individual support rather than group-based activities. This is a permanent position for 18 hours each week.

What the Role Involves

• Create a respectful, person-centred relationship with the individual, always recognising his needs, wishes, and preferences.
• Develop a strong working connection with his family and carers through regular contact so the support remains responsive and tailored.
• Help improve his quality of life by enabling access to hobbies, interests, and other supports, including the use of assistive technology such as Zoom and driving as needed.
• Keep in regular communication with L’Arche about progress, challenges, and support needs so that care can be continually improved.

Requirements

• At least QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or a comparable qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in intellectual disability services; relevant experience in related settings may also be taken into account. Lived experience will also be considered.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach.
• Comfort and capability in supporting behaviours that may be challenging.
• Strong basic IT skills.
• Commitment to best-practice standards, legal and organisational policies, particularly around safeguarding, confidentiality, and accountability.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• Successful Garda vetting is required for appointment.

Working Arrangements

The role requires a degree of flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the person supported.

Salary

The pay is aligned to the HSE Health Care Assistant scale, ranging from €29,403 to €44,190 per year, pro rata.