Care Assistant

3 weeks ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland SOS Kilkenny Full time
Overview

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 Details

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations

Benefits
  • 24 Days Annual Leave
  • Sick Pay Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Study Assistance Scheme
  • Bike to work Scheme
  • Wellness Program
  • Savings Scheme
  • Continual Professional Development opportunities
Responsibilities
  • 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 the 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 management 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.
Education & Training
  • QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (all 8 modules completed).
Experience
  • Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD is a distinct advantage.
  • Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centred 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 and Values
  • Human Rights Based Approach.
  • Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
  • Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
  • Planning and Organising.
  • Innovations, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Contract

Opportuntiies available for Full Time & Part Time Relief positions.

Shift, Day, Evening, Sleepovers, Waking nights and Weekend work are requirements for these positions.

Additional Requirements
  • Full Drivers Licence is Essential
Reporting To

Residential Manager / Team Leader.

Equal Opportunities
  • SOS Kilkenny clg. are an equal opportunities employer*
Employment Type
  • Full-time
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