Job Description
Instructor/Facilitator Day(Local) Services Permanent Full-Time 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 Play a role in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals and in the development, implementation and evaluation of a persons Individual Support Plan Support the individual to enhance their life by ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved and take responsibility for their health, ensuring they have information and access to all relevant healthcare Support each person with medication, personal and intimate care in accordance with KAREs Policies Ensure that people who use KARE services are supported to take part in KAREs Advocacy structure Maintain effective communication with families, relatives, teams and other stakeholders Ensure financial records for an individual and for the unit are maintained in accordance with KARE policies Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times Essential Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice/Social Care/Community Support Worker ESSENTIAL - A full, clean, manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle Requirements: An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management A proven track recordin developing and implementing an Individual Support Plan Experienced and comfortable working with people who may exhibit Challenging Behaviour Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships 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 Benefits Generous annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave 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. 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 Visit our website: Home | Kare Skills: Assessment of Need Individual Support Plans Social Care Advocacy Teamwork Communication