Job 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 contribute 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 to maintain, improve, and develop the service.
- Manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare, and quality of life for residents.
- Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring that they achieve their full potential.
- Assist with intimate care.
- Liaise appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members, and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
- Work 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.
- Facilitate and support individual programmes of meaningful activities.
- Support 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:
- 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 Requirements: Full Drivers Licence is Essential.
Reporting To: Residential Manager / Team Leader.
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