Support Worker (Full-Time) - Community & Welfare jobs in Malta - April 2024
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Support Worker (Full-Time)

Inspire Foundation , South of Malta

Published on 23 Jun 2022

Expired on 23 Jul 2022


Inspire Foundation in Malta is looking to recruit a Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary team on a full-time basis.

General Scope and Purpose of Position:
The support worker will work closely with tutors and other therapists, assisting children in their daily participation in activities. The children in this programme are ages 5-12 and most have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. They will be hands-on and facilitate children in all possible aspects, including personal and hygienic care needs where required (e.g. feeding, toileting, bathing, etc.) They will also be required to assist in academic sessions, accompany learners in the pool during swim sessions, and support in horse therapy sessions. The support worker shall be supported and trained appropriately and will communicate regularly with parents to provide them with structured and personalised feedback following sessions.

Qualification Requirements:
The ideal candidate should:

  • Possess a minimum of an MQF Level 3 of education in care or disability studies, or in a related field such as social sciences.
  • Basic knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Experience with primary school-aged children
  • Experience working with children or people with a disability would be considered as an advantage.

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 immunisation.

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 leave, additional to statutory leave

  • Private health insurance is provided by AXA PPP Healthcare through Atlas Insurance
  • Free counselling sessions provided by the Richmond Foundation
  • Study leave
  • The opportunity to shape and change processes


Not what you're looking for? We are also looking for Care Workers in our STAR programme.


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Full Time
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Intermediate (1-3 years), Fresh Graduate
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Community & Welfare
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