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Job Description- 277645111084;-7.49236297607422;Tullamore , Co. Offaly ,
Services: Disability Residential Community – Adults
Contract Hrs: 84 hours per fortnight
Contract Type: Full-time & Permanent
Reporting to: Service manager – PIC and Team Lead
Salary Scale: Starting from €35,177 pro rata per annum based on working an 84-hour fortnight.
About Inclusive Living
The values and vision of Inclusive Living are built on three simple promises:- To promote independence
- To protect individuals
- To uphold integrity in all that we do.
We are a rights-based, neuroaffirmative, and trauma-informed service supporting adults with complex needs, including intellectual and physical disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries.
Guided by the social model of disability, we believe people are disabled not by their differences, but by societal barriers. Our work centres on trust, co-regulation, and authentic human connection.
We do not just provide care — we build relationships, promote independence, protect individuals, and uphold integrity in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:Overall Purpose of the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Worker (DSW) to join our residential community services for adults in Cavan. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of our residential centre, working closely with the Social Care Team Lead.They will help ensure compliance with HIQA and HSE standards while delivering person-centred care in line with Inclusive Living’s values.
Key responsibilities include: Ensuring a safe, homely, and empowering environment
Acting as a consistent point of contact for service usersSupporting individuals to navigate services and coordinate their care plans
Building meaningful relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Attending meetings and contributing to care planning
Advocating for service users and liaising with external services
Providing emotional and practical support across all aspects of daily life
Key Skills and Competencies:Professional & Regulatory:
- Facilitate person-centred planning, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Serve as a keyworker, providing consistent support to individuals by:
- Coordinating care plans and services.
- Holding regular meetings and developing plans.
- Advocating on behalf of individuals and liaising with external services.
- Offering emotional support across all areas of life.
- Promote active community participation including in education, and employment in line with each resident’s preferences.
- Implement and monitor care plans, risk assessments, and communication passports; promptly report any changes or concerns to management.
- Support residents in attending appointments and communicate outcomes to the Person in Charge (PIC) or relevant prof
- Sector:
- Not Required