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Care Assistant - Castlecomer

SOS KilkennyCastlecomer, County Kilkenny, IE

30+ days ago

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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 contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.

Job Title : Care Assistant

Location : Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny

Hours : 35 hours per week

Benefits :

24 Days Annual Leave
Sick Pay Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
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 :

Full Time-Rostered shifts

Additional Requirments : Full Drivers Licence is Essential

Reporting To : Residential Day Manager

SOS Kilkenny are an equal opportunities employer

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