Relief Support Worker

Positive Futures is positive about people. We transform peoples’ lives every day. We support people who have a learning disability, acquired brain injury and autism.

The bottom line is this: wonderful things can and do happen when people get the right support, at the right time, from the right people.

Purpose of Role

To provide high quality support to people to enable them to live independently and to have choice and control over all aspects of their life in order to deliver our Mission

“Positive Futures for people with a learning disability, acquired brain injury or autism – working together to achieve dreams and transform lives”.

About The Role

Providing Person Centred Support

• Form a positive relationship with the person being supported, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with them and their families.
• Promote and support relationships, which enable people with a learning disability, to be included, and engage in their local community. Ensuring the high quality, person-centred support (outlined in the person’s Person-Centred Portfolio) needed to live the life they want and achieve their dreams/goals.

Supporting People to Develop and Maintain Key Skills in relation to Housing Support

• Support people to understand and fulfil their responsibilities to look after their home in line with any tenancy agreements.
• Support people with domestic chores such as shopping, preparation of healthy meals, cleaning, gardening, washing clothes and ironing.

Supporting people to be safe and healthy

• Support people to be safe and healthy in all aspects of their lives: by maintaining their physical and emotional well-being.
• by supporting people to understand and protect themselves from different types of abuse.

Supporting independence, social and communication skills

• Support people to have choice and control over all aspects of their lives, enabling them to participate and contribute to their local community (e.g. involvement in social, leisure, training, volunteering and employment opportunities as relevant).

See job profile for more information. All duties must be carried out within the policies and procedures of the Organisation.

Required Criteria

• Minimum 6 months experience providing paid or voluntary care or support for someone.
• Full, valid EU/EEA driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience of supporting someone with autism
• Recognised Level 5 award relevant to the role
• Relevant third level qualification at degree level i.e. social work, psychology, and/or allied health.
• Proficiency in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in 1995 (initially under the name United Response NI), we now operate across the island of Ireland offering a wide range of services tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or autism and the families who support them. Our services include supported living, peripatetic housing support, shared-lives schemes, residential short breaks and family support. We focus on enabling people to live as equal citizens, develop independence and realise their hopes and dreams. With offices and services located in Dublin, Dundalk, Wicklow, Manorhamilton and beyond, we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in local communities.

Company Culture

At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first—both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

Salary

€15.03 - €22.19 per hour