KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS 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 WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website** hours
per week)
Location: Killarney Residential Service
POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (7 hours per week- 1 sleepover every
second Saturday)
Location: Killarney Residential Service
POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (5 hours per week ? 1 sleepover every
second Saturday)
Location: Killarney Residential Service
_*ADDITIONAL RELIEF HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE ACROSS OUR SERVICES
COUNTYWIDE*_
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 recognised professional qualification
for Social Care (QQI/HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Childcare,
QQI/HETAC/DIT National Diploma in applied Social Studies,
QQI/HETAC/DIT Diploma in Social Care, Diploma in applied studies
Social Care or National Diploma in applied Social Studies (
Disabilities) The Open Training College (QQI/HETAC) accredited.
Applications will also be considered from candidates holding other
qualifications: e.g. Nursing (RMHN), Teaching, Youth & Community
Studies, Psychology and Social Work.
* 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 is
desirable.
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5 hours per
week)
Location: Killarney 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.
Applications will also be considered from candidates who have
successfully completed at least 2 years of their Nursing or Social
Care studies.
* 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 WHERE INDICATED, BY
ORDER OF PREFERENCE, 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**TH OF DECEMBER, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
