KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS 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.
?WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS
POST:? NURSE
Contract:? Specified Purpose, Part-Time ( **Apply on the
website**.5hrs per week)?
Location:? Glebe Lodge Service
THE ROLE:
* We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic
individuals to join our dedicated team for the position of nurse
within our service for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. ?
* Candidates must be professional, highly motivated, creative and
passionate about working in Intellectual Disability Services.
* Candidates must be self-driven, focused and strong team players.
* The role of Nurse is to provide holistic, person-centred nursing
care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life
for the people we support with intellectual, physical or sensory
disabilities in all aspects of daily living.?
* S/he must practice in accordance with the Code of Professional
Conduct as set out by the Nursing Board (An B?rd Altranais agus
Cn?imhseachais na h?ireann) and within the policies, guidelines,
protocols of the Association.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Qualified General/Intellectual Disability/Mental Health Nurse and
be registered with the NMBI.
* Experience of working in a care delivery capacity within a
disability service.
* Experience of liaising with statutory and other voluntary
agencies.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
POST:?? SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website** hrs per week)?
Location: Kilcummin Residential Service
POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract:? Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5
hrs per week)?
Location:? Listowel Respite Service
POST:? SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Contract:? Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website** hrs per week)?
Location:? Kilcummin Residential 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.
POST: SUPPORT WORKER WITH BUS ESCORT DUTIES
Contract:? Permanent, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location:? Listowel Day Service
POST:? SUPPORT WORKER WITH BUS ESCORT DUTIES X 2
Contract:? Permanent, Full-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location:? Killarney Day Service
POST:? SUPPORT WORKER
Contract:? Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**
hours per week)
Location:? Valentia Residential Service
POST:? SUPPORT WORKER
Contract:? Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website** hours per
week)
Location:? Listowel Respite Service
POST:? SUPPORT WORKER WITH BUS ESCORT DUTIES X 2
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5 hours per
week)
Location: Killarney Day Service
POST:??? SUPPORT WORKER
Contract:? Permanent, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.**Apply on
the website** hours per week)
Location:? Killarney Day Service _(Start and Finish in Tralee)_
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*._
?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 **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF JUNE, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
_?Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities
employer_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
