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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - Care Assistant to join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential. 

The Role

You will assist and support members of the staff team in providing residential care, respite, educational, development and training services for children and adults with an intellectual disability attending Ability West's services, or a Community Support service in accordance with Ability West policies, procedures and guidelines and the Ability West's Safety Statement.

• Responsible for the wellbeing of people we support in the care of Ability West.
• Support the Social Care Workers in facilitating the development of interpersonal relationships in each service. 
• Enable the people we support to value them self and enhance their feelings of self worth and individuality.
• Care for the day to day needs of the people we support in the service.
• Personal care - helping those that require assistance in such tasks as dressing, washing, etc.
• Housekeeping - cooking, shopping, cleaning, looking after people we support's clothes and effects. As far as possible the people we support will be encouraged to partake in these activities.
• Facilitating people, we support to use their leisure time tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on community integration.
•  Work positively and constructively with people we support who present with behaviours that challenge.
•  Use of person first language in verbal and written communication.
• Work with and liaise with all grades of staff in your assigned centre and other centres. Support staff and ensure that families and visitors to the service are attended to with consideration.
• Undertake driving duties in Ability West vehicles and / or own transport.
• Work a shift rota, spread over 7 days, as determined by management and be available for sleep in duties and night duty as rostered.
•  Maintain records and reports required by the Service Manager for the efficient running of the service.
• Ensure that the health and welfare of staff and people we support is maintained in accordance with Ability West procedures and that all safety precautions are implemented.

The list of key duties is not exhaustive

Essential Criteria

• FETAC Health Care Level 5
• Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work. *
• Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, dealing with people we support).
• Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

What We Are offering

• Permanent Contracts
• As part of our staff team you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III.
• Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities.
•  A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
• The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
•   22 days annual leave initially plus public holidays
•  Contributory pension scheme of 7%
• Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
•  Bike to Work Scheme
• Four week rolling rosters to facilitate work life balance