Support Worker (Part time/Gozo)

Join us in driving Excellence, empowering People, and enhancing Communication to create a thriving and impactful workplace.

About the Role

The Support Worker 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.    

The Support Worker shall be working very closely with other team members, including therapists, tutors, teachers, and instructors, involved in developing and implementing action plans for the individuals; and communicating with parents/guardians to provide them with feedback following sessions.   

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 practitioners’ recommendations depending on the needs of each individual.
• Follow practitioners, 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 practitioners/teachers/therapists with delivering sessions in small groups according to the curriculum/activities.
  

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated support worker with a strong passion for providing high-quality care and support to children (age group between 6 year and 12 years) with diverse needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognized ‘Qualification’ at MQF Level 3 or higher (minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET) in health and social care or relevant.
• Previous experience within disability sector (favour will be given to candidates exposed to autism spectrum disorder/challenging behaviour).
• Available to work in the afternoons & on Saturdays.
• High proficiency in English language (both spoken and written).

Why join our team?

At Inspire, we believe that people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive positive change, and be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and well-being.

What we offer you

At Inspire, we prioritize 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.
  
• Flexible working hours.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme.
• Cloudigo Premium.
• Scholarship programme.
• Inspire Pool membership.
  
  

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a workplace where people and purpose unite to transform lives together!

Before 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 immunisation.

Inspire is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.