_REPORTING TO: _SOCIAL CARE MANAGER
_ROLE DESCRIPTION:_
This is a part time position that might suit an experienced Social
Care Worker (SCW) due to the nature of lone working. The person will
be required to be flexible and the shifts are **Apply on the
website**hours. The SCW will be responsible for providing support to
individuals on the Autism Spectrum in their home. The day-to-day tasks
include providing social and emotional support, assisting with daily
living activities, advocacy, use of EpicCare systems, following
guidelines and above all else person centeredness. More information
listed below.
_POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:_
* Provide daily practical needs-based support to individuals with AS
/ Asperger Syndrome within the home and contribute to the promotion,
creation and maintenance of a welcoming and caring residential
environment.
* Assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of residents within
the home including engaging with them in activities such as housework,
maintenance of clothing, cooking and personal care (promoting
independence and autonomy in so far as possible).
* Actively encourage resident’s participation in the community,
and facilitate outing, trips and links with local groups and clubs.
Facilitate weekly resident meetings to encourage resident
participation in decision making and household happenings.
* Carry out key working duties in relation to assigned resident,
including supporting resident in setting realistic and practical
goals, supporting them in the implementation of these goals,
scheduling and facilitating monthly key working meetings, liaising
with relevant professionals, ensuring that medical and psychological
needs of resident are met and delegating key working tasks to social
care staff, where necessary.
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness of residential
setting at all times, and ensure that all procedures relating to safe
food practices and infection control be carried out and documented.
* Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments and complete
daily paperwork.
* Follow medication administration procedures, ensuring medication
is administered using the * rights of
medication administration. Ensure documentation procedures are
followed correctly and in a timely manner.
* Ensure scripts are filled out and medications are checked before
being signed in or out. Report any poor practice to the Social Care
Manager and complete a Medication Error Report, where necessary.
* Report on any incidents that occur and bring them to the attention
of on-call immediately and the Social Care Manager when available.
Complete follow-up paperwork, where necessary.
* Use of EpicCare systems daily.
* Adhere to Health & Safety standards of Aspire by following
procedures of the residential unit and documentation of same and
ensure that the health and safety of each service user and other staff
is central to day-to-day activities.
* Adhere to all policies, procedures, regulations (in particular
HIQA Framework), Employee Handbook, and working practices of Aspire.
* Participate in and where required, facilitate regular team
meetings, communicate progress and challenges of key working process
to team.
* Engage in any training as set out in the staff handbook and have a
proactive attitude towards training and development.
_COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:_
* Experience in working with adults with Autism and/or other
disabilities.
* Experience in providing emotional support.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work well in lone working environment utilising skills
such as prioritizing of tasks, time management and adaptability.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Good record keeping and report writing skills.
* Have an understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of
the residential service.
* Level 7 in Social Care, Psychology or equivalent.
_PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:_
* A highly self-motivated team player, with sound organisational
skills;
* Able to demonstrate leadership skills, so that staff will respond
appropriately to requests;
* A effective verbal and written communicator with high attention to
detail;
* Able to show excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of
emotional intelligence;
* Able to work on own initiative with multidisciplinary skills
including both care and administrative;
* Able to display attention to detail and vigilance;
* Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication
skills.
* Past exposure of HIQA Inspection is desirable but not essential.
* Knowledge of HIQA Regulations/Standards is essential.
_ENTRY DETAILS:_
* Applicants to send up to date CV to: (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**)
* Part time hours available
* Closing date: *rd January **Apply on the
website**
_RATE OF PAY:_
* _ *. * per hour for
waking hours._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
