Social Care Assistant

6 days ago

Kildare, Ireland Kare Full time

Social Care Assistant

Residential & Day Services

Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time and Relief Contracts

Location: Co. Kildare / Co. Wicklow

 

Kare Adult Supports work with people over the age of 18 years. We support people to live and be active in their community through supported employment, learning and everyday activities.

 

Duties

        Take part in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals

        Play an integral role in the implementation and evaluation of a person's Individual Support Plan

        Support individuals to enhance their life by ensuring that their goals are achieved

        Plan and support individuals in preparing healthy nutritious meals

        Support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives. This includes personal care and supporting people who have complex needs and behaviours that challenge.

        Support individuals with their health, ensuring they have access to all relevant healthcare professionals

        Support individuals to play a role in the general housekeeping while ensuring a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the home

        Maintain effective communication with families and ensure that they are involved in the total care of the individual

        Drive Kare vehicles to support the people who use our services.


Essential

        Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker Programme - (at least 3 modules completed but must include Intellectual Disability)

        ESSENTIAL - A full, clean, manual Irish driving licence

 

Requirements:

        An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management

        A very good understanding of and experience support people with challenging behaviours and the use of positive behaviour support plans to support individuals

        Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills

        IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g., e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology

        Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships

        Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability

 

Benefits

        Generous annual leave

        Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)

        Rewarding work with flexible hours

        Employee Assistance Programme

        Contributory Pension Plan

        Optional Salary Protection Plan

        Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression

 

Note: While the successful candidate will be contracted to an initial location, staff may be asked to transfer locations based on the needs of the service. The Residential Service rosters will include day, night and weekend shifts.

A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Bryan Adams. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. A panel of successful candidates may be created.

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your current CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing date for applications is 17th November 2024.

 

About Kare

Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Since 1967 Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow. Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred

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