Disability Support Specialist

About the Role

Join The Talbot Group as a Disability Support Specialist based in Prosperous, County Kildare, Ireland. This position offers an hourly wage between €18 and €20, along with opportunities for continuous professional development and a generous referral bonus scheme of €1,500.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, high-quality support that reflects each resident’s unique needs and aspirations.
• Encourage autonomy, social inclusion, and meaningful engagement in everyday activities.
• Mentor and provide leadership to frontline staff by setting strong examples and encouraging best practices.
• Provide assistance with medication management, fulfill key-working duties, contribute to care planning, and execute clinical and support strategies effectively.
• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with residents, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance individual outcomes.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations is maintained.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possess a QQI Level 6 or higher qualification in Social Care, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience in a role such as Direct Support Worker or an equivalent position.
• Hold a valid full Irish driving licence.
• Be an Irish, EU, or EEA passport holder.
• Demonstrate excellent communication abilities along with a proactive, empathetic, and person-focused attitude.

Additional Information

• The role includes ongoing access to professional development opportunities.
• A referral scheme rewards successful recommendations with €1,500.
• The position is full-time and onsite at the specified location.