Social Care Advocate

3 days ago

Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland beBeeSupport Full time €36,000 - €52,400
Support Worker Role

The role of a Support Worker at Camphill is to provide care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, enabling them to live and participate in their community. This position requires a high degree of understanding and commitment to the residents, prioritizing their welfare and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include advocacy and rights, person-centred support for living, management and leadership, and managing household finances. The ideal candidate will be highly responsible, reliable, and competent in household management.

Responsibilities
  • Advocacy & Rights
    • Respect each individual as an equal citizen.
    • Uphold and respect human, legal, and constitutional rights.
    • Facilitate choice and decision-making skills.
    • Develop self-advocacy opportunities.
    • Enable hobbies and interests.
    • Foster social skills for autonomy.
    • Participate in generic community facilities.
  • Person Centred Support for Living
    • Ensure a person-centred approach to service delivery.
    • Support independent living skills.
    • Act as a Key Worker.
    • Develop person-centred plans.
    • Coordinate medical appointments.
    • Implement training and leisure activities.
    • Facilitate participation in the community.
    • Adhere to behaviour support plans.
    • Foster self-help and social skills.
    • Provide physical and personal care supports.
    • Facilitate participation in recreational activities.
    • Coordinate house-to-work transitions.
    • Liaise with Day Services Coordinator.
    • Achieve competency in driving assigned transport.
    • Maintain agreed housing standards.
    • Promote prudent management of personal finances.
    • Support religious and pastoral needs.
    • Administer prescribed medications.
    • Assist in day-to-day running of the household.
    • Maintain buildings and raise issues as needed.
  • Management and Leadership
    • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
    • Keep accurate records.
    • Report concerns promptly.
    • Support physical and emotional wellbeing.
    • Coordinate house staffing.
    • Supervise induction and training.
    • Contribute to quality support for vulnerable adults.
    • Utilize transport services as needed.
  • Money and Budgets
    • Account for petty cash and personal monies.
    • Maintain petty cash float and balance accounts.
    • Record goods and services used.
    • Manage house accounts and balance records.
    • Submit end-of-month financials.
Requirements
  • Hold a minimum of Level 7 on the QQI Framework – BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification.
  • Be CORU registered or provide proof of application in progress.
  • Have 1 year of experience working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • Understand current policy developments in social care within disability services.
  • Be able to follow and contribute to ongoing needs of individuals supported.
  • Have effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Possess Proficient IT skills relevant to the role.
  • Hold a full driver's licence and have access to a car.
We Offer
  • Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Work/life balance.
  • Paid annual leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Death in Service Benefit.
  • Paid mandatory training.
  • Paid travel expenses.
About the Role

Salary Scale: €36,379 - €52,445 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)

Location: Dunshane, Brannockstown, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 XV 5T

Duration: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email. All posts are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Details of the role and descriptions are provided and are subject to change in line with organisational needs.

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