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: CENTRE MANAGER
Contract: Permanent ? Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location: Glebe Lodge Service, Castleisland, Co Kerry.
THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED AND PASSIONATE
NURSING PROFESSIONAL. YOUR ROLE WILL BE IN THE LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT
AND DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICES SUPPORTING ADULTS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL
DISABILITY IN A NURSING LED SERVICE. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
ORGANISATION AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES, FOR THE SUCCESSFUL
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION?S POLICIES AND THE DAY TO DAY
MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTRE.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support the overall day-to-day management of the Service.
* Responsible for effectively leading, motivating and supervising
the staff team.
* Responsible for effectively managing the available resources,
within the allocated budget in consultation with the Assistant
Director of Services.
* To support staff to train and upskill in models appropriate to
ID/Autism Services.
* Responsible for ensuring the provision of a person centred service
to those supported by KPFA.
* To be the key communicator to all stakeholders, i.e. staff,
residents, management, family and other Service providers.
* To develop relationships and linkages with community groups and
other disability agencies.
* To ensure that all staff work in a co-ordinated manner and in the
best interests of each person.
* To act as the Person In Charge in accordance with HIQA
Regulations.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* ABA Registered Nurse ideally (RNID).
* At least 3 years? relevant experience in an operational
management capacity, which must include the supervision of staff &
volunteers.
* Management Qualification essential.
* An excellent knowledge of statutory regulations, standards, role
of person in charge and Health Act **Apply on the website**.
* A proven ability to lead and support teams.
* Experience of working with people with?a range of high support
needs to include aging, dementia and behaviours of concern.
* Experience in and a commitment to promoting community presence and
ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
POST: SUPPORT WORKER WITH ESCORT DUTIES
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location: Listowel Day Service
_*ADDITIONAL RELIEF HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE ACROSS OUR SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE*_
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 desirable.
_*PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE ROSTERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE*._
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** OR **Apply on the website** BY 5PM, FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND OF OCTOBER, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
