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: CENTRE MANAGER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hrs
per week)
Location: Valentia Residential Service/Caherciveen Day Service
THE ROLE:
* To be a key driver in promoting a social model service delivery and
person centred service provision to all day service
attendees/residents at all times.
* To ensure the lives of people with intellectual disability are
fully enhanced through effective leadership, motivation and management
of staff and resources.
* To ensure that the needs of both residents and service users are
met, in a person-centred manner and in line with contemporary best
practice and national standards.
* To focus on the individual needs of residents and service users.
* Ensure and maintain a rights based person centred process.
* Work with Stakeholders including residents, families and staff,
through the provision of training, advocacy, information and support
networks to facilitate residents and service users to live the life
they wish to live.
* The post is 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 and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
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POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5 hrs
per week)
Location: Listowel Respite Service
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 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.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
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POST: SUPPORT WORKER WITH ESCORT DUTIES
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location: Listowel Day Service
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5 hours per
week)
Location: Listowel Day Service (Ardfert Start & Finish)
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5
hours per week)
Location: Listowel Day Service (Ardfert Start & Finish)
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time ( **Apply on the website**.5 hours per
week) _Night Duty Cover, weekend hours included_
Location: Listowel Residential Service
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( **Apply on the website**
hours fortnightly) _Every second weekend Sat/Sun **Apply on the
website**am to 5pm ? Driving not required_
Location: Outreach/Home Support Killarney
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( 7 hours per week) _3hrs
Wednesday, 4 hrs Saturday_
Location: Outreach Glenbeigh
POST: SUPPORT WORKER
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( 5 hours per week) _Fridays_
Location: Community Programme, Caherciveen
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.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
_*PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE ROSTERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE*._
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WE ARE ALSO SEEKING TO RECRUIT RELIEF SOCIAL CARE AND SUPPORT WORKERS
COUNTYWIDE
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 BY ORDER OF
PREFERENCE WHERE INDICATED, 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, WEDNESDAY
THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF APRIL, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
