Planner (Outreach Services) Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week Location : Co.
Kildare Senior Supervisor/Instructor Salary Scale DOE: (€40,521-€54,705) The Role: The Planner works as part of the Outreach team, planning with individuals who use Kare's Adult Services and has responsibility in supporting individuals who use the Outreach service to achieve their goals.
Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure an Individual Support Plan is developed for each person supported in line with Kares Policy Individualised Planning.
Support individuals to enhance their life by ensuring that goals and objectives outlined in their Individual Support Plan are achieved.
Complete a full Assessment of Need for all individuals you support in Outreach.
Support all individuals where appropriate with taking responsibility for all aspects of their health and wellbeing.
Promote autonomy for all service users with regards to all aspects of their finances.
Support each person where appropriate with regards to their personal and intimate care in accordance with KAREs Personal and Intimate Care Policy Ensure that people who use the Outreach service are supported to take part in the Advocacy structure within Kare.
Ensure the concepts and values of the Supported Employment process are promoted.
Facilitate lifelong learning opportunities for people who use the service.
Requirements: Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Intellectual Disability Practice or equivalent Level 5 Major Award or Social Care Degree Possess a good understanding of Assisted Decision-Making Act and promote it when supporting individuals in Outreach.
3 years experience working in a Local (Day) Service/Community House A proven track record in planning with individuals Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong administration, organisational, logistical and IT skills Eligibility to work in Irelandwithout sponsorship is essential Full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
Benefits 25 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression A detailed Job Description is available on request.
Informal enquiries for this position can be made to Erris Keane/ Elaine Quinn.
Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and satisfactory Garda vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable.
How to Apply Please submit your current C.
V and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date for applications -1st December ****.
A panel may be formed from this competition to fill future vacancies.
About Kare Kare is an innovative and progressive voluntary organisation, committed to providing an individualised service based on best practice to over four hundred children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Since **** Kare has developed and grown to provide a full range of high-quality services in Mid/South Kildare, East Offaly, and West Wicklow.
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to staff training and development.
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