Support Worker - Bantry Residential - Permanent - Ref C076
CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism. This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.
Support Worker
Contact
For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our website www.coaction.ie or you can email HRgen@coaction.ie
Responsible to: The Instructor/Area Manager and/or The Social Care Leader
Base: The Adult Services Centre and/or The Group Home
Overall Purpose of Position
The aim of the adult services training and employment programmes within the Centre is to develop a range of practical and training skills with a view towards increasing innovation, independence and a sense of achievement for the people that use our services. The programmes contain vocational training and social and recreational activities. The role of the Support Worker is to assist the Instructor and/or The Social Care Leader in the planning, developing, implementing and reviewing specified programmes in line with the ethos of the organisation. The Support Worker also has responsibility for supporting the person that avail of our services with their personal care (clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene).
Responsibilities
* Take guidance from your instructor/Social Care Leader in the delivery of programmes
* Be aware of the individuality of each service user, their interests, likes/dislikes, abilities, and means of communication
* Always treat service users with dignity and respect
* Promote a friendly and supportive environment in the training and employment centre/group home
* Be aware of the ability level of each adult service user and actively encourage greater independence
* Provide the highest possible standard of care and develop a caring relationship with each service user
* Incorporate service user interests into the daily programme as far as possible
* Assist in the personal care of service users where appropriate (clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene)
* Report all accidents, incidents and complaints appropriately
* Act as an active advocate for the service users
* Be involved in recreational activities and hobbies
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
* Assist with recreational activities such as outings, Special Olympics, etc.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the ethos of the organisation
* Liaise with other relevant staff
* Assist in the maintenance of the adult services centre / group home
* Familiarise yourself with CoAction’s policies and procedures
* Familiarise yourself with Health and Safety regulations and policies and carry out tasks or safety measures as required
* Ensure safety and safe working conditions in the workplace
* Ensure group wear protective clothing and use protective machinery where required
* Ensure group are trained fully in the use of any relevant machinery or tools and have health and safety awareness
* Report any defective/faulty equipment
* Contribute positively and energetically to the overall development of CoAction and the services it provides
* Attend to parents and other visitors to the Adult Services centre with courtesy, tact and consideration
* Follow cash handling procedures as determined by the area manager and/or the accounts department
* Supervise meals together with other staff and assist in recreational activities as required; carry out escort duties as required
* Drive Company vehicles as required
* Develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in training courses
Essential Qualifications / Experience
* QQI (FETAC) level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent qualification
* Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence for manual vehicles
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
* Relevant qualification in Learning Disabilities, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Nursing, or Childcare
* Previous experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and/or autism
* Previous experience of supporting people with behaviours that challenge
* MAPA or CPI Training
* First Aid training
* Experience of working with arts, crafts, pottery, gardening and cooking
Essential Skills
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
* Basic IT skills including typing and using Microsoft Word
* Team player and initiative
* Advocacy skills
* Ability to support people with intimate and personal care needs
Desirable Skills
* Experience of working with arts, crafts, cooking and gardening
* Ability to support people with positive behaviour support plans
* Ability to support people with identified physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy needs
Key Competencies
* Build positive relationships with the people we support
* Carry out intimate and personal care
* Effective communication skills both verbal and written / IT
* Work well within a team and on your own initiative
* Advocacy skills
CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer.
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