Opis pracovnej ponuky

SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation, all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission. 

 

Job Title: Social Care Worker in Residential Services Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities. 

Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time and Part Time positions. 

Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations. 

Hours: Full & Part Time

Shift, Evening, Overnights and Weekend availability are required in these positions. 

Reporting to: Residential Manager. 

 

Role: 

  • Responsibilities to work as part of a team to assist the people we support to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
  • Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
  • Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
  • To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
  • To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life. 
Požiadavky na pracovné miesto

Education & Training: 

  • A minimum of QQI Level 7 Degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care / Social Care Practice / Social Care Work / Professional Social Care

 

Experience: 

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

 

Knowledge & Skills: 

  • Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
  • Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular service users.
  • Computer literacy. 

 

Competencies & Values: 

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

 

Additional Requirements: 

  • Full Driving License is essential. 

 

Hours: 

  • Shift, Evening, Overnights and Weekend availability are required in these positions. 
Výhody
  • 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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Podrobné informácie o pracovnom mieste
Odvetvie:
Human health and social work activities
Oblasť zamestnania:
Health associate professionals
Ponúka:
Health, Humanities, Social and behavioural science
Pracovné skúsenosti:
Work experience is not required
Jazykové zručnosti:
  • English
  • Fluent
Platové rozpätie:
Not provided
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… Find out more

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