Part-Time Support Worker

Dara/Possibilities is part of Dara Community Living and designs and co-manages individualised service arrangements for people with intellectual disabilities to live an ordinary life in their community.

About the Position: 10hrs/week over 3 days a week - Naas/ Newbridge area

Working 1:1 with a young man to support him in his present part-time job, and to continue to develop his competencies, independence and broaden his social outlets and networking opportunities in his local community.

We are also in a position to offer further hours with 2 other young person's we are supporting in the Celbridge/ Lucan area, and are looking to incorporate these roles into one position; 25hrs per week in total.

You should be:

Able to build strong, collaborative relationships with the person you are supporting and their families

A good community connector, outgoing, energetic and confident about sharing practical knowledge and teaching new skills

Able to help the person implement their own person-centred plan

Calm, adaptable, intuitive and patient with a sense of humor

Creative, good at taking the initiative and planning in a reliable and flexible manner

Organized, professional with sound common sense

An excellent communicator with excellent spoken and written English

A full, clean driving license is required for this position. Full induction and training provided.

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Dara/Possibilities is an equal opportunities employer