THE ROLE:
Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of
People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main
elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of
personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal
hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a
major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People
Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan?s and
achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component
of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in
community participation and integration.
REPORTING/RESPONSIBLE TO:
Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised
qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level
5 course is an advantage.
A full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment
to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is
required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport
that is assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of
services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean,
manual Irish Driving Licence. Applicants who do not hold a full,
clean, manual Irish Driving Licence may not be eligible for work in
certain service areas.
It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1
Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will
be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. It may
be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence
(if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given
towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
EXPERIENCE:
All applicants must have a minimum of 3 months experience working with
individuals with an intellectual disability. Experience of working
with persons with challenging behaviour is an advantage.
SKILLS:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and
team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post.
WORKING HOURS:
Up to **Apply on the website** hours per week based on a 7 day/night
duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required
and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends,
public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet
service demands.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
**Apply on the website** days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.**Apply on
the website** hours per **Apply on the website** hours worked.
REMUNERATION:
?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** x **Apply on the
website** increments - ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment
(LSI) ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** pro
rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and
night duty when worked.
Salary quoted is based on a **Apply on the website** hour working
week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit
subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector
service.
TENURE:
It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be
called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within
the Services.
PROBATION:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment
applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time
during the probationary period should the employer find that the
appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period
may be extended at the Employer?s discretion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome
Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and
their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each
individual.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
* Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons
with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as
normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
* Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an
individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and
personal dignity of the person with an intellectual disability.
* Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with
adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and
that promote their independence.
MAIN DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
* Be an active member of your assigned team(s).
* Be an active advocate for the individuals in the Services.
* Ensure that the care and training of all People Supported by the
Services is of the highest professional standard using an Individual
Personal Outcomes Plan and Key Worker system.
* Co-operate in all aspects of programmes with the staff and the
multidisciplinary team and facilitate reporting at individual plan
meetings and similar exercises.
* Assist with the implementation of programmes for a particular
group of People Supported by the Services and contribute when
appropriate to the formulation of programmes designed for the needs of
individuals.
* Develop positive relationships with the People Supported by the
Services and assist them in making informed decisions and in achieving
their personal goals and choices including but not limited to
employment, home environment and leisure activities.
* Assisting People Supported by the Services with personal banking
and adhering to the National Guidelines on managing individual
finances.
* Assist with transport escort duties as required.
* Driving the service vehicle is essential in order to meet the
needs of the People Supported by the Services. It will be necessary
for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 licence and assistance will be
given for this purpose.
* Develop a good working relationship with families and key people
involved with the People Supported by the Services, as appropriate.
* Foster and encourage independence and initiative in the People
Supported by the Services? programme.
* Support and facilitate individuals in community participation,
integration and the development of their independence.
* Support individuals in recreational and social activities in the
evenings and weekends including holidays as arranged.
* Support individuals in maintaining good health, receiving
appropriate healthcare and maintaining good personal hygiene.
* Administer medication when necessary in line with the Services
Medication Administration and Management Policy.
* Keep appropriate records to enable full reports on the People
Supported by the Services to be available to the multidisciplinary
staff and Team Leader/Manager.
* Ensure strict confidentiality in all matters concerning People
Supported by the Services including the safe storage of reports and
records.
* Responsibility in the maintenance of all databases associated with
the Services.
* Be responsible for the purchase of all consumable goods and other
goods, e.g. cleaning and washing materials and record purchases as
required.
* Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness and d?cor is
maintained.
* Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures, i.e.
fire detection, evacuation and fire fighting.
* Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in
particular, to comply with employees? obligations as set out under
Chapter 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act **Apply on the
website**.
* Ensure that all accidents/incidents to the People Supported by the
Services, staff and visitors are reported promptly via the AIRS
Database.
* Ensure the Service is operating in line with the Health
Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regulations and standards.
* Operate within the policies and procedures of the Service at all
times.
* Promote dignity at work and show respect to People Supported by
the Services, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be
assigned to him/her by the Team Manager on duty. All duties must be
carried out in person at all times.
Position: Locum Support Worker (Galway & Roscommon)
THE ROLE:
Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of
People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main
elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of
personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal
hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a
major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People
Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan?s and
achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component
of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in
community participation and integration.
REPORTING/RESPONSIBLE TO:
Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised
qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level
5 course is an advantage.
A full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment
to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is
required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport
that is assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of
services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean,
manual Irish Driving Licence. Applicants who do not hold a full,
clean, manual Irish Driving Licence may not be eligible for work in
certain service areas.
It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1
Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will
be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. It may
be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence
(if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given
towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
EXPERIENCE:
All applicants must have a minimum of 3 months experience working with
individuals with an intellectual disability. Experience of working
with persons with challenging behaviour is an advantage.
SKILLS:
Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and
team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post.
WORKING HOURS:
Up to **Apply on the website** hours per week based on a 7 day/night
duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required
and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends,
public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet
service demands.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
**Apply on the website** days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.**Apply on
the website** hours per **Apply on the website** hours worked.
REMUNERATION:
?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** x **Apply on the
website** increments - ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website** (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment
(LSI) ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** pro
rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and
night duty when worked.
Salary quoted is based on a **Apply on the website** hour working
week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit
subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector
service.
TENURE:
It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be
called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within
the Services.
PROBATION:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment
applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time
during the probationary period should the employer find that the
appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period
may be extended at the Employer?s discretion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome
Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and
their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each
individual.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:
* Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons
with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as
normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
* Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an
individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and
personal dignity of the person with an intellectual disability.
* Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with
adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and
that promote their independence.
MAIN DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
* Be an active member of your assigned team(s).
* Be an active advocate for the individuals in the Services.
* Ensure that the care and training of all People Supported by the
Services is of the highest professional standard using an Individual
Personal Outcomes Plan and Key Worker system.
* Co-operate in all aspects of programmes with the staff and the
multidisciplinary team and facilitate reporting at individual plan
meetings and similar exercises.
* Assist with the implementation of programmes for a particular
group of People Supported by the Services and contribute when
appropriate to the formulation of programmes designed for the needs of
individuals.
* Develop positive relationships with the People Supported by the
Services and assist them in making informed decisions and in achieving
their personal goals and choices including but not limited to
employment, home environment and leisure activities.
* Assisting People Supported by the Services with personal banking
and adhering to the National Guidelines on managing individual
finances.
* Assist with transport escort duties as required.
* Driving the service vehicle is essential in order to meet the
needs of the People Supported by the Services. It will be necessary
for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 licence and assistance will be
given for this purpose.
* Develop a good working relationship with families and key people
involved with the People Supported by the Services, as appropriate.
* Foster and encourage independence and initiative in the People
Supported by the Services? programme.
* Support and facilitate individuals in community participation,
integration and the development of their independence.
* Support individuals in recreational and social activities in the
evenings and weekends including holidays as arranged.
* Support individuals in maintaining good health, receiving
appropriate healthcare and maintaining good personal hygiene.
* Administer medication when necessary in line with the Services
Medication Administration and Management Policy.
* Keep appropriate records to enable full reports on the People
Supported by the Services to be available to the multidisciplinary
staff and Team Leader/Manager.
* Ensure strict confidentiality in all matters concerning People
Supported by the Services including the safe storage of reports and
records.
* Responsibility in the maintenance of all databases associated with
the Services.
* Be responsible for the purchase of all consumable goods and other
goods, e.g. cleaning and washing materials and record purchases as
required.
* Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness and d?cor is
maintained.
* Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures, i.e.
fire detection, evacuation and fire fighting.
* Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in
particular, to comply with employees? obligations as set out under
Chapter 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act **Apply on the
website**.
* Ensure that all accidents/incidents to the People Supported by the
Services, staff and visitors are reported promptly via the AIRS
Database.
* Ensure the Service is operating in line with the Health
Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regulations and standards.
* Operate within the policies and procedures of the Service at all
times.
* Promote dignity at work and show respect to People Supported by
the Services, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty.
* Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be
assigned to him/her by the Team Manager on duty. All duties must be
carried out in person at all times.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
