Job description

Embers Camp Support Worker

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Active Connections Ireland leading activity-based intervention service and is growing right across the South East, we are seeking people to join our weekend and school holiday panel for our Ember Camp  programme.

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Our staff come from all walks of life with a vast array of backgrounds, talents and experience, and are united by a sincere interest in growth and development of others.  

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We need people who are compassionate and articulate and who can convert the Active Connections experience into a life lesson. Previous experience working with people with additional needs would be  a great asset. Communication skills including active listening, giving and receiving feedback and  clearly conveying expectations are important skills for instructors. Staff will receive training,  supervision and a competitive hourly rate.  

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General Key Responsibilities: 

• To work directly with young people and adults with additional needs. 

• Work within our energetic activity based alternative respite programme (Ember Camps) • To develop and maintain a good working relationship with participants and other staff  members 

• To ensure that all work done complies with both organisational and statutory health and  safety regulations and legislation. 

• Any other duties commensurate with the post 

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Essential Criteria for Applicants: 

• Qualification in Social Care/Healthcare Assistant/Special Needs Assistant/Outdoor sports or relevant qualification in this field (desirable). 

• Experience with people with additional needs (desirable) 

• Use of own car (desirable) as our location sites are typically not on bus routes • First aid qualification (desirable) 

• An ability to work flexibly and in an innovative way 

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Benefits: 

• Competitive rate of pay (reflecting experience and qualifications experience) • Access to pension 

• Training 

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Please send CV’s to info@activeconnections.ie