Support Worker - Children's Services - Permanent Contract - 39 hpw - Ref C005

CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism. This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.

Support Worker

Children's Services

Permanent Contract - 39 hours per week

Wednesday from 2 pm to Sunday 6 pm - hours will vary from week to week

Waking Night Sunday Premium and Saturday allowance

Closing date: Friday 28th February 2025

Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future positions may be filled.

For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our website www.coaction.ie or you can email HRgen@coaction.ie

Overall Purpose of Position

The aim of the adults’ services is to support the identification and realisation of personal goals of the people we support. The role of the Support Worker is to assist the Community Connector and/or The Social Care Leader in the planning, developing, implementing and reviewing in line with the ethos of the organisation.

• To be aware of the individuality of each person i.e. their interests, likes/dislikes, abilities, and their means of communication
• To at all times treat the person we support with dignity and respect
• To promote a friendly and supportive environment in all facets of the role
• To provide the highest possible standard of care at all areas and develop a supporting and empowering relationship with each person
• To support people with activities of daily living as appropriate
• To report all accidents, incidents and complaints in the appropriate manner.
• To be an active advocate for the people we support
• To support a person to pursue meaningful recreational activities and hobbies within the community
• To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times in line with GDPR responsibilities
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the ethos of the organisation.
• To liaise with other relevant staff as appropriate to the role
• To assist in the maintenance of the adult services centre and wear appropriate PPE where necessary
• To be familiar with CoAction’s policies and procedures.
• To be familiar with Health and Safety regulations and policies and to carry out any tasks or safety measures that may be laid down and as required by

• To ensure safety and safe working conditions in the workplace.
• To contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall development of CoAction and the services it provides.
• To liaise with parents and other visitors to the Adult Services centre with courtesy, tact and consideration, to maintain good relationships with circles of

• To drive Company vehicles as required.
• To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in training courses.
• To attend mandatory training as arranged by CoAction
• To maintain a working knowledge of regulations relevant to the role

• All records and information must remain strictly confidential, and all necessary measures must be taken to ensure that this confidentiality is protected.

• QQI (FETAC) level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent healthcare/social care qualification.
• A Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence for manual vehicles

• A relevant qualification in Healthcare, Learning Disabilities, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Nursing
• Previous experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and / or autism
• Previous experience of supporting people with behaviours that challenge
• MAPA or CPI Training
• First Aid training
• Experience of working with arts, crafts, pottery, gardening and cooking

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Basic IT skills including typing and using Microsoft word.
• Team player and initiative
• Advocacy skills
• The ability to support people with intimate and personal care needs.

• Experience of working with arts, crafts, cooking and gardening.
• The ability to support people with positive behaviour support plans
• The ability to support people with identified physiotherapy and / or occupational therapy needs

• The ability to build positive relationships with the people we support
• The ability to carry out intimate and personal care
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written / IT
• Ability to work well within a team and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Advocacy Skills

You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. It is CoAction’s policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis.

CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer