HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS AND SOCIAL CARE WORKERS
MAYFIELD DAY SERVICE
PURPOSE OF ROLE
To provide a range of services to individuals with physical and
intellectual disabilities and/or autism in a Day Service setting. This
is a great opportunity to be a key member of our day service team,
working alongside our day service users. Following & implementing the
principals of ?New Directions? and person-centred planning. The
role involves actively taking active part in activities like swimming,
walking, gardening etc. whilst working as a keyworker.
THE COMPANY:
Barr?g Healthcare is a family run organisation based in Dublin with
services nationwide providing residential care and day packages
nationwide to enable people who need support across the areas of
mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream
social care. Our programmes are built around our central philosophy;
to embrace the possibilities for each person in our care and work with
support agencies and local community groups to grow and foster
independence towards an outcome of social interaction and purposeful
contribution, celebrating the best of each person?s ability. We
pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service
user?s and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels
they would be a good fit within our organisation. The right candidate
for this role will strive to enhance the lives of the individuals by
promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship.
APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRES ACCEPTED VIA: E-mail, **Apply on the website**
APPLICATION FORMAT: Please submit a cover letter explaining the role
you are applying for, your suitability for the role and your current
CV.
SALARY:
* Healthcare Assistants: starting at ?**Apply on the website**
hourly.
* Social Care Workers: starting at ?**Apply on the website**
hourly.
JOB TYPE: Permanent, Tuesday-Friday 8am-4.**Apply on the website**pm
LOCATION OF POST: Mayfield, Cork.
BENEFITS:
* Competitive starting salary
* Sunday overtime rate
* Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach
tickets
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Promotion and development opportunities
* Support for further education and training
* Uniform provided
* Pension scheme (PRSA)
* Refer a friend bonus
* Discounted driving lessons
THIS IS THE ROLE FOR YOU IF;
* You have experience in, or willing to take part in training such as
?Train the Trainer? and delivering educational & practical
programmes.
* If you enjoy having a positive impact on those around you, working
as part of a team, enjoying continuous learning and having a genuine
input into our service, please apply.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support service users with an intellectual / physical disability,
autism, mental health, challenging behaviour.
* Ensure service users are supported to make sense of their
environment, learn new skills and maximise their independence.
* Assist individuals with their daily living activities.
* Support individuals to live a meaningful life, with a priority
focus on equal citizenship.
* Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively
participate and integrate into the community.
* Accompany service users to appointments and other events as
required
* Assist service user?s that have reduced mobility.
* Support service users with their health and well-being, personal
care including continence requirements if required.
* Undertake duties as may be assigned by your direct manager/team
leader to support the care of service users.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
_HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS:_
* At least one year of experience in a healthcare/disability setting.
* Permission to work in Ireland.
* Comfortable working with essential information technology;
Microsoft office etc.
* Minimum of completed FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in a
healthcare/disability related field.
* Full clean driver?s license
_SOCIAL CARE WORKERS:_
* At least one year of experience in a healthcare/disability setting
working at Social Care grade.
* Permission to work in Ireland.
* Comfortable working with essential information technology;
Microsoft office etc.
* At a minimum a B.A. in Social Care, Fetac Level 7, B.A. in Applied
Social Studies or equivalent.
* Full clean driver?s license
_All roles subject to Garda Vetting, overseas security clearance and
reference checks._
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, PLEASE FORWARD YOUR CV ALONG WITH
A COVER LETTER INCLUDING THE ROLE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT
BAR TO **Apply on the website**. ALL APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES WILL
BE REPLIED TO PROMPTLY. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS ROLE IS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
