SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care
Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking
for a new challenge.
PURPOSE OF POST
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring
that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and
vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all
co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported
by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support
team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will
constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what
supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to
do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in
partnership with the social care team and important people in the
individual?s life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the
timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the
individual?s plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate
proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the
ongoing development of effective teamwork.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
THE SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
ADVOCACY & RIGHTS
* Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
* Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of
each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and
equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest
possible level of personal autonomy.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making
skills of people who use the services.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and
opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
* Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and
maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
* Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of
each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the
greatest degree of autonomy possible.
* Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively
participate and integrate into the community, through the use of
generic community facilities.
PERSON CENTRED SUPPORT FOR LIVING
* Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
* In the context of the individual person centred plans, support
people who use the service with aspects of individual and group
service responses including:
* Occupation and leisure activities
* Communication
* Behaviour support plans
* Independent living skills
* Social Integration and the use of community facilities
* Personal Care
* Personal Development
* Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual
supported by the services? self-care skills, particularly in
relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their
personal appearance.
* Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
* Physical support ? moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning,
laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
* Personal care ? dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with
eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
* Attend all medical appointments as required.
* Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes
individual choice into account.
* Encourage and promote each person?s full participation in their
home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs
are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access
to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
* In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans
and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and
participate in resident reviews as required.
* Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate
in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible
starting and finishing times.
* As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the
physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of
the individuals supported by the service.
* Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
* Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of
individuals supported by the services.
* Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report
faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
* Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and
quality support for vulnerable adults.
* Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of
practice of the services are adhered to.
* Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by
the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the
service?s records management system.
* Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are
accurate, completed and returned on time.
* Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include
the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and
notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural
management support, health action plans, medication management and
financial records.
* Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern
to the Person in Charge (PIC).
* Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
* Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the
service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Applicants must:
* Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework
? BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in
Community/Heath or Social Care.
* Have 1 years? experience of working with vulnerable adults or
adults with intellectual disabilities.
* An understanding of current policy and developments at national
and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability
services.
* An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs
of the individuals supported.
* Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written)
skills.
* Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft
Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
* A full driver?s licence and availability of own car is an
essential requirement.
DETAILS OF THE ROLE:
Salary Scale: ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** per
hour and Min Wage O/N ? plus premia BH & SUN
Location: Dunshane Community Nr Naas Co Kildare
Duration: Fulltime **Apply on the website** hours ? Permanent
Closing date: 8th December **Apply on the website**
Please return this application form before the closing date by email
to
**Apply on the website** OR **Apply on the website**
CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL
All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and relevant Police check for
any country of residence of over 6 months from age of **Apply on the
website**
CAMPHILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
CAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND (CCOI) ARE RECRUITING FOR:
SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care
Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking
for a new challenge.
PURPOSE OF POST
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring
that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and
vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all
co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported
by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support
team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will
constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what
supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to
do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in
partnership with the social care team and important people in the
individual?s life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the
timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the
individual?s plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate
proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the
ongoing development of effective teamwork.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
THE SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
ADVOCACY & RIGHTS
* Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
* Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of
each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and
equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest
possible level of personal autonomy.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making
skills of people who use the services.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and
opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
* Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and
maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
* Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of
each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the
greatest degree of autonomy possible.
* Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively
participate and integrate into the community, through the use of
generic community facilities.
PERSON CENTRED SUPPORT FOR LIVING
* Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
* In the context of the individual person centred plans, support
people who use the service with aspects of individual and group
service responses including:
* Occupation and leisure activities
* Communication
* Behaviour support plans
* Independent living skills
* Social Integration and the use of community facilities
* Personal Care
* Personal Development
* Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual
supported by the services? self-care skills, particularly in
relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their
personal appearance.
* Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
* Physical support ? moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning,
laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
* Personal care ? dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with
eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
* Attend all medical appointments as required.
* Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes
individual choice into account.
* Encourage and promote each person?s full participation in their
home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs
are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access
to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
* In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans
and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and
participate in resident reviews as required.
* Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate
in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible
starting and finishing times.
* As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the
physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of
the individuals supported by the service.
* Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
* Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of
individuals supported by the services.
* Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report
faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
* Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and
quality support for vulnerable adults.
* Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of
practice of the services are adhered to.
* Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by
the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the
service?s records management system.
* Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are
accurate, completed and returned on time.
* Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include
the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and
notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural
management support, health action plans, medication management and
financial records.
* Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern
to the Person in Charge (PIC).
* Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
* Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the
service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Applicants must:
* Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework
? BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in
Community/Heath or Social Care.
* Have 1 years? experience of working with vulnerable adults or
adults with intellectual disabilities.
* An understanding of current policy and developments at national
and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability
services.
* An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs
of the individuals supported.
* Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written)
skills.
* Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft
Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
* A full driver?s licence and availability of own car is an
essential requirement.
DETAILS OF THE ROLE:
Salary Scale: ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** per
hour and Min Wage O/N ? plus premia BH & SUN
Location: Dunshane Community Nr Naas Co Kildare
Duration: Fulltime **Apply on the website** hours ? Permanent
Closing date: 8th December **Apply on the website**
Please return this application form before the closing date by email
to
**Apply on the website** OR **Apply on the website**
CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL
All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and relevant Police check for
any country of residence of over 6 months from age of **Apply on the
website**
CAMPHILL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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