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Communication Support Worker
(1 post available)                                                                      

Main purpose of post:
To provide support to a young deaf woman (Irish Sign Language User) in Kilkenny.

Key Tasks;

  • To provide communication support to a high standard of practice.
  • To ensure the rights of the service-user are respected.
  • To provide interpretation support to the service user in preparing written reports for reviews, case conferences, workshops etc.
  • To attend Case Conferences, meetings, etc. as required.
  • To maintain written records of all work undertaken with the service user.
  • To follow all relevant statutory policy and agency codes of practice and procedural guideline requirements.
  • To maintain regular contact with the Director of Services or designate.
  • To observe and practise Deafhear.ie’s Confidentiality Policy.
  • To advise the Director of Services or designate of any issues which might impede the provision of an effective service.
  • Any other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the needs of the service user.

Specific Details of post:

  • Fixed Purpose Contract for 7 hours (2 days x 2.5 hours, 1 day x 2 hours) per week.
  • Rate of pay is €18 per hours
  • Flexibility required
  • Excellent Irish Sign Language skills are required.
  • Excellent Oral (English) Communication Skills are essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills along with the ability to work flexibly and on own initiative is essential.

 

For further information on this position please contact:
Joanne Davey -  086 8346372 or Email: joanne.davey@deafhear.ie

 

Please forward applications to: careers@deafhear.ie or
Human Resources Department,
DeafHear.ie,
10 Flemings Lane, High Street,
Killarney, Co. Kerry

 

 
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