Care Assistants Child Services Full and Part-Time WIDA Child and Young Persons Service Who We Are: WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for children and young persons with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.
WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The WIDA Child and Young Adult Service is funded by the TUSLA.
WIDA Child and Young Persons Service The WIDA children's service offers a specialised, expert service, bespoke to the need of the child or young adult placed in our care.
The role of Care Assistant in our Child and Young Adult Residential Service is an essential part of the team that provides support to the children and young people in line with the national standards and regulation for Children's Residential Services, and relevant legislation.
Care Assistant Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (WIDA) are currently recruiting for a Permanent Care Assistant role on full time or part time contract (full time 256 hours per 4 weeks or part time 120 hours per 4 weeks).
To be considered for this position as a Care Assistant Applicants must have as a minimum a full QQI level 5 award in any field of healthcare, such as Care Assistant, Childcare, Intellectual Disability Care, Elder care, or some other relevant area.
Salary €29,417 to €42,313 The Care Assistant supports children and young people in all areas of daily life, with a primary focus on promoting independence, skill development, and personal ability.
Operating in both home and day service settings, they provide practical assistance while helping our service users develop and achieve their person-centred plans.
By fostering inclusive and creative community participation, they empower individuals to make informed choices, explore new experiences, and reach their full potential.
Hours of Work: Full Time 256 hours per 4 weeks or Part Time 120 hours per 4 weeks.
We would be open to considering applications from those requiring flexibility in their contracted hours.
What We Offer: Company Pension Death-in-Service Benefit Continuous Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Bike to Work Scheme 23 days holidays (Pro Rata) Essential Requirements: Qualifications; Applications will be considered from candidates who have the following minimum qualification Full Award QQI Level 5 Health Care Assistant (or related field) Experience and Personal Attributes; The successful applicants will have.
2+ years experience working with children or young adults with an intellectual disability in a position of responsibility Experience of supporting children and young adults to actively engage in their community.
A positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities based on understanding their rights and needs.
Possess good organisational skills with the ability to support individuals to access activities and roles in the community.
Have a positive attitude.
Hold a full Irish/EU/UK driving licence for a manual transmission vehicle Responsibilities of the Position; Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and other training programmes.
Assist clients to maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical and mental health.
Know/Understand each client i.e. abilities, disabilities, behaviour problems, general medical history and family background.
Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each client.
Encourage clients to maintain a degree of independence, commensurate to any physical/intellectual disabilities and to stimulate their participation in the day to day running of the service.
Observe and record any changes affecting the emotional, social, medical and physical well being of the clients Promote and adopt a philosophy of care.
To complete all relevant documentation.
Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of clients, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
Develop/Maintain Person Centre Plans for each client and encourage/ensure achievement of same.
To participate and be involved in the Key Working System To carry out risk assessments, care plans and reviews.
Medication Management To familiarise, understand and follow all WIDA policies and procedures relevant to your role.
Driving Service Users to and from activities/outings Any other duties assigned.
Skills and Attributes: Confidentiality Accountability Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills Flexibility in Work Duties and Working Hours Advocate Good Team Player Dignity and privacy Strong planning and organisational skills Knowledge of HIQA standards Health Safety Duties and Responsibilities: Be conscious of Health Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees' obligations as set out under current legislation.
Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times.
Become familiar with and practise fire drill procedures within places of work, Promote safety in all environments for individuals supported by our Services and employees in line with the WIDA Health and Safety Statement.
Ensure that all recommendations from fire inspections/audits are followed up on.
Report all accidents to your line manager immediately as they occur.
Comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use and regular maintenance of all aids and appliances used within the houses/places of work.
As the duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the Service, staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, and a willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to their work.
Staff are expected to perform such other duties as may be assigned, which may also involve working in different WIDA locations in Waterford.
The context and requirements of this post may change as the organisation and the care requirements develop.
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