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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Relief Social Care Assistant
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire Relief Social Care Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
1. Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2. Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3. Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
4. Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5. Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6. Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7. Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
1. Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery.
2. In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including: occupation and leisure activities, communication, behaviour support plans, independent living skills, social integration and the use of community facilities, personal care, personal development.
Further responsibilities include fostering self-care skills, supporting physical and personal care, attending medical appointments, promoting participation, supporting transport needs, and ensuring safety and well-being, among others.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent qualification in Social Care, with 1 year’s experience working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities. An understanding of current policy, effective communication skills, IT proficiency, and a full driver’s license with own car are required.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with premiums, career progression, work/life balance, paid leave, employee support schemes, and more.
Details of the Role:
Salary: €30,272 per annum (pro-rata for part-time), Location: Carrick on Suir, Duration: Fixed-term one year relief contract, Closing date: 5pm on Friday, May 30th, 2025.
Candidates shortlisted will be contacted by the same date for interviews on June 3rd, 2025. All posts are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.
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