Care Assistant - Kilkenny, Ireland - SOS Kilkenny

    SOS Kilkenny
    SOS Kilkenny Kilkenny, Ireland

    1 week ago

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    Fixedterm, Full time
    Description

    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: Full Time & Relief

    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 & 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.