Social Care Assistant Dingle - Cork - Camphill Communities of Ireland

Description

**Job Title:** Social Care Assistant

About Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI)

Camphill Communities of Ireland is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to fill the role of Social Care Assistant.

Purpose of Post

The successful candidate will be an integral part of our day and residential support team, working intensively with individuals to discover what constitutes a good life for them and establishing necessary supports to achieve their goals.

We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with our social care team and important people in the individual's life, demonstrating flexibility as the timing and location of supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advocacy & Rights

1. Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2. Uphold and respect the human, legal, and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognizing their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3. Facilitate, encourage, and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
4. Facilitate, encourage, and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5. Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6. Foster, encourage, and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7. Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.

Person Centred Support for Living

1. Ensure a person-centered approach to service delivery.
2. In the context of the individual person-centered plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:

• Occupation and leisure activities
• Communication
• Behavioural support plans
• Independent living skills
• Social integration and the use of community facilities
• Personal care
• Personal development

• Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility, and communication needs.
• Personal care - dressing, bathing, toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skin care, first aid, and health promotion.

Management and Leadership

1. Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
2. Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
3. Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
4. Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures, and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
5. Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up-to-date, correctly filed, and managed as per the service's records management system.
6. Ensure that all reports, timesheets, and financial statements are accurate, completed, and returned on time.
7. Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents, and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioral management support, health action plans, medication management, and financial records.
8. Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
9. Report all accidents/incidents and take appropriate action.
10. Utilize efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Applicants must:

1. Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care.
2. Have 1 year's experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
3. An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
4. An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
5. Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
6. Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
7. A full driver's license and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums.
• Pay scales.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Work/life balance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counseling.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Paid mandatory training.
• Paid travel expenses.

Details of the Role

Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week).

Location: Dingle Co. Kerry V92 YA46.

Duration: Fulltime 40 hours per week - Permanent.

Closing date: Open recruitment.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.

Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.