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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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
POST: CENTRE MANAGER
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location: Tralee ? (Opening of New Day Service)
THE ROLE:
* To organise and control the resources allocated for the successful
implementation of the Association?s policies and the day to day
management of the Day Service.
* To build and develop a staff team with the necessary skills and
motivation to ensure the care, safety and general wellbeing of all
service users and to implement individual programmes for each service
user to the highest standards in keeping with the ethos and philosophy
of the Association.
* The service will be developed and managed in line with the
Organisations strategic plan and guided by the HSE?s New Directions
standards, with an emphasis on it becoming individualised and
community based, promoting inclusion and active participation.
* The core values will be based on ?Person Centred, Community
Inclusion & Active Citizenship and Quality?, by providing personal
support services for adults with an intellectual disability.
* The post will be evolutionary in nature and consequently the
Centre Manager may be required to perform other duties as appropriate
to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* A relevant recognised Health/Nursing or Social Care Qualification
or equivalent.
* At least 5 years? relevant experience in an operational
management capacity, which must include the supervision of staff &
volunteers.
* Relevant 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 and behaviours of concern.
* Experience in and a commitment to promoting community presence.
* Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes.
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POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website** hrs
per week ? Maternity Leave Cover)
Location: Listowel Residential Service
_This post includes sleep overs and weekend duty_
THE ROLE:
* To facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for our
individuals appropriate to their wishes and goals.
* To promote and protect the right 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 equivalent qualification.
* 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.
* Car owner with a full drivers licence desirable.
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POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location: Killarney Day Service
_Starting and finishing in Kenmare_
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( **Apply on the website** hrs
per week ? Maternity Leave Cover)
Location: Listowel Residential Service
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( 8 hrs per week ? _4hrs
Monday & 4hrs Tuesday_)
Location: Outreach Service Dingle
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( 5 hrs per week ?
_Saturday_)
Location: Outreach Service Glenbeigh
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. This is an essential requirement for the
Outreach Service Posts.
* Car owner with a full drivers licence desirable.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes is an essential requirement for the Outreach Service Posts.
_*PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE ROSTER MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE*._
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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 TO EITHER:
**Apply on the website**?or **Apply on the website** BY 5PM ON THE
9TH OF SEPTEMBER, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
