Care Assistant

5 days ago


Wexford, Ireland ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES Full time

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives

Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders

Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust


Job Details:

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position in our Designated Centre (Crossroads). Candidates must be highly motivated, creative with a passion for engaging with the individuals we support on a daily basis. Candidates must be self-driven, focussed and person-centred. Working hours and shifts will be variable including day, evening, weekends & sleepovers/night duty as required. All contracts are with the Service.


Benefits:

St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays, and waking night shifts.
  • Free Garda Vetting.
  • Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
  • Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Sick leave payment
  • Opportunities for career progression.
  • Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre

Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.


Key Responsibilities & requirements:

  • To facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for the individuals we support appropriate to their wishes and goals
  • To promote and protect the rights of the individuals we support in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
  • To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the individuals to develop meaningful roles in their communities
  • To ensure the overall wellbeing of the individuals in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
  • Dealing with Behaviours that challenge
  • Experience in managing risk/risk assessments
  • Experience in alternative communications
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills
  • A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
  • A knowledge of New Directions
  • Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
  • Excellent IT and report writing skills


Qualification/Requirements:

  • A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care Support/Social Care (A Diploma or Degree in Social Care or other relevant discipline advantageous)
  • 6 months experience of working with people with an Intellectual Disability required
  • Must hold a full clean driving licence and willing to drive company vehicles
  • Be available to work a variety of day, evening, weekends, sleepovers & night duty required.


Required Skills and Attributes:

  • Confidentiality
  • Accountability
  • Resilience and empathy
  • Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Flexibility in work duties and working hours
  • Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals we support
  • Strong planning and organisational skills


Recruitment Process:

  • Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV.
  • A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies.


St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer







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