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Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations

Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time or Part Time Relief positions. 

 

Role: 

  • Work as part of a team with the line manager to ensure service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop this service.
  • To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
  • Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring that they achieve their full potential.
  • Assisting with intimate care.
  • Liaising appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
  • Working in partnership with colleagues and managements to establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including the people we support in involvement and consultation.
  • Facilitation and support of individual programmes of meaningful activities.
  • Supporting the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
  • Key Worker Role. 
Anforderungen an die Stelle

Personal Profile

Education & Training: 

  • QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (all 8 modules completed). 

 

Experience: 

  • Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centered environment. 

 

Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Have a theoretical understanding of Intellectual Disability.
  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Computer Literacy. 

 

Competencies & Values: 

  • Human Rights Based Approach.
  • Resilience, positive attitude and openness to change.
  • Effective communication and working relationships.
  • Planning and organizing. 

 

Contract Hours: 

  • Full Time & Part Time Relief
  • Shift, Day, Evening, Sleepovers, Waking Nights and Weekend work are requirements for this position. 

 

Additional Requirements: 

  • Full Drivers License is essential. 

 

Reporting To: 

  • Residential Manager / Team Leader
Leistungen
  • 24 Days Annual Leave
  • Sick Pay Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Maternity Leave
  • Study Assistance Scheme
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Wellness Program
  • Savings Scheme
  • Continual Professional Development opportunities
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Angaben zur Stelle
Arbeitserfahrung:
Work experience is not required
Sprachkenntnisse:
  • English
  • Fluent
Gehaltsspanne (Yearly):
30755 - 43909 EUR (Gross pay)
Date of expiry:

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About organisation

SOS Kilkenny is an established and respected provider of supports to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Kilkenny City and County. Our core strengths as an organisation are the excellence of our people and practices, our sincere commitment to making a difference and our collaborations both internally and externally. Our vision is a society which celebrates our… Erfahren Sie mehr

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