Support Worker – Day Care Services - Co. Sligo
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: €17.47 – €23.22 per hour
Reports to: Team Leader
About the Role
Inspire is seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our Day Care Services team. You will play a vital role in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities.
Working within a person-centred framework, you will provide practical, emotional, and social support while promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion. You will work closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure high-quality care and support is delivered at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Promote independence, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community participation.
- Support individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and health-related needs as required.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning and reviews.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and infection prevention practices.
- Participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to work towards achieving them.
- Experience supporting individuals in a caring or people-focused environment.
- An understanding of person-centred support and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing.
- A flexible, positive approach and a desire to continuously learn and develop.
Ready to Apply?
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Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced disclosure check.
Following the interviews, a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.
Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit
Our Organisation
Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.
We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.