Support Workers (Full Time - Relievers)

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Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.About the RoleWe are currently looking for a Support Worker to join our organisation on a Full-time basis. The chosen candidate shall work with individuals to promote their active participation so that they can take part in meaningful everyday activities, regardless of their level of ability. Therefore, giving those they support more control, improve their confidence and increase their independence. The chosen candidate shall be working across programmes according to the exigencies and needs of Inspire's programmes.What you'll be doing

• Work with individuals during their daily participation in activities to ensure their active engagement to the best of their potential.
• Support individuals during the provision of services in all possible aspects, including daily feeding needs, hygiene aspects, toileting and changing as well as supporting during transitions.
• Work with the client during animal interaction and therapeutic horseback riding.
• Work with the individuals in the pool during pool sessions, following the guidance of the Instructor/therapist.
• Carry out activities together with the individuals as recommended by therapists in the multisensory rooms.
• Actively support individuals during vocational training where appropriate.
• Carry out transport supervision according to the exigencies of the programme.
• Follow the therapists’ recommendations depending on the needs of each individual.
• Follow tutors, teacher’s, and therapist’s recommendations depending on the SMART goals of each individual.
• Follow each individuals Behaviour Support Plans, Risk Assessments, Sensory Profiles under the guidance of the tutors/therapists.
• Actively support individuals in the participation of sessions according to the curriculum/activities as planned.
• The Support Worker may be required to research and find creative ways in which sessions can be delivered depending on each individual/group’s needs.
• The Support Worker may be required to assist the tutors/teachers/therapists with delivering sessions in small groups according to the curriculum/activities.
• To maintain continuous professional development and consistently commit to develop knowledge in the area on own initiative and/or through training offered by Inspire.

What we’re looking forThe ideal candidate should be a collaborative, team-player, supportive, dedicated and experienced, carer professional ready to support and assist our service users throughout different activities/sessions during the daily programme operations.Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised ‘Qualification’ at MQF Level 3 or higher (minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET) in the health and social care.
• Previous experience within disability field (autism spectrum disorder/challenging behavior).
• High proficiency in English language (both spoken and written).

• Flexible working hours (available to work between the hours of 08:30 and 18:30).

Why join our team?At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.What we offer youAt Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, we offer the following:

• Ten additional days of recess leave, calculated pro-rata (utilised during August & December);
• Health Insurance coverage.
• Premium Mental Wellbeing Programme.
• Study leave and additional special leave days.
• Cloudigo Premium.
• Scholarship Programme.
• Inspire pool membership.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a workplace where people and purpose unite to transform lives together!

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