Care Assistant

1 month ago

Kilkenny, Ireland SOS Kilkenny Full time

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: Care Assistant

 

Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations

 

Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time / Part Time & Relief positions

 

Benefits:

  • 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



Role:

  • 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.

 

Personal Profile

 

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 Hours:

Full Time/Part Time/ Relief

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


Additional Requirments: Full Drivers Licence is Essential

 

Reporting To: Residential Manager / Team Leader.

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