Support Worker

Żejtun, Malta Island
Permanent
Full-time

20 hours ago

Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.About the roleOur Support Workers 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.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 forWe are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our LinC Programme (primary level of education) as a Support Worker on a full-time basis.Qualifications & ExperienceThe ideal candidate should possess the following:

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 behaviour);
High proficiency in English language (both spoken and written).

Prior to being recruited and throughout the duration of employment, the selected candidates need to satisfy the requirements of the Protection of Minors Act (POMA) together with those of immunization.Why work with Inspire?At Inspire, we prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, commensurate to experience, we offer the below:

Ten additional days of recess leave, calculated pro-rata (utilized during the months of August & December).
Private health insurance scheme.
Mental Wellbeing Programme.
Study leave.
Cloudigo Premium.
Inspire Employee scholarship programme.
The opportunity to shape and change processes.

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