ASSOCIATION is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of
life enhancing services and supports, responding to needs, wishes and
choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to
support networks in their communities.
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WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5 hrs per
week)
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website** hrs per week)
Location: Rathmore Residential Service
THE ROLE:
* To facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for our
individuals appropriate to their wishes and goals.
* To promote and protect the rights of the people we support in a
manner that respects their dignity, right to make choices and their
privacy.
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the people we
support to develop meaningful roles in their Communities.
* To ensure the overall wellbeing of the people we support in all
areas of their lives including health and personal care.
* To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting,
cleaning & building confidence.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* BA in Applied Social Care or equivalent qualification.
* Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably
within a disability service.
* A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
* An excellent knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website** hours per week)
Location: Rathmore Services (Hours are days only Mon- Fri)
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location: Listowel Residential Services (Weekend Work and Split
Shifts)
POST: SUPPORT WORKERS ? COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website** hours
per week)
Location: Outreach Valentia & Caherciveen (_Evening and Saturday
roster)_
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5
hours per week)
Location: Outreach North Kerry (Tralee/Listowel & Lyreacrompane)
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5
hours per week)
Location: Outreach Killarney/Muckross (Tue/Thur/Fri and every second
Saturday)
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website** hours
per week)
Location: Outreach Killarney/Ballyhar
THE ROLE:
* The core activities for the post of Support Worker will include
planning and setting goals with the person to assist them in meeting
their personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living,
community integration, training and supported employment needs.
* As a Support Worker you will enable the people we support realise
their goals and achieve their identified priorities. You will also
provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion
in the community on behalf of the person we support.
* The Support Worker operates within the framework of a person
centred approach and to actively engage with and promote co-operation
and partnership with other services, both internally and externally
and in particular with families.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support. Equivalent qualifications to
Healthcare support will be considered, with a minimum of 2 years
relevant experience working with Adults with an Intellectual
Disability.
* Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably
within a disability service.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes is an essential requirement for the Community Outreach post.
* A full drivers licence is desirable for the Listowel Residential
post.
_*PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE ROSTERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE*._
WE ARE ALSO SEEKING TO RECRUIT RELIEF SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT WORKERS
COUNTYWIDE
FOR FULL DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HR
DEPARTMENT AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OR BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** OR **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
ONLY THE ASSOCIATIONS APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED, STANDALONE
CV?S CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE ENSURE THE POST/S THAT YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR ARE INCLUDED ON THE APPLICATION FORM BY ORDER OF
PREFERENCE WHERE INDICATED, OTHERWISE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR
APPLICATION WILL BE PUT FORWARD FOR SHORTLISTING CORRECTLY.
COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL ONLY TO:
**Apply on the website** BY 5PM, WEDNESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER, **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**.
_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
