Day/Local Services
Full-Time - 35 hour week Contracts
Locations: Kildare, Offaly, and Wicklow
Supervisor/Instructor HSE Salary Scale: €19.28 to €29.76 hourly DOE
KARE Adult Supports work with people over the age of 18 years. We support people to live and be active in their community through supported employment, learning and everyday activities. We are currently recruiting for Instructor/Facilitators for Permanent Full-Time contracts, beginning in September 2025.
Responsibilities
Play a role in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals and in the development, implementation and evaluation of a person's Individual Support Plan
Support the individual to enhance their life by ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved and take responsibility for their health, ensuring they have information and access to all relevant healthcare
Support each person with medication, personal and intimate care in accordance with KARE's Policies
Ensure that people who use KARE services are supported to take part in KARE's Advocacy structure
Maintain effective communication with families, relatives, teams and other stakeholders
Ensure financial records for an individual and for the unit are maintained in accordance with KARE policies
Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times
Drive Kare vehicles to support the people who use our services.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker
ESSENTIAL - A Full, Clean, Manual Irish Driving Licence
Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship
An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management
A proven track record in developing and implementing an Individual Support Plan
Experienced and comfortable working with people who may exhibit Challenging Behaviour
Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability
Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships
Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills
IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g., e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology
Benefits
25 days annual leave
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
Optional Salary Protection Plan
Rewarding work with flexible hours
Employee Assistance Programme
ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Closing date for applications is 13th July 2025.
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Bryan Adams - Operations Manager.
Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
Note: While the successful candidate will be contracted to an initial location, staff may be asked to transfer locations based on the needs of the service.
About Kare
Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr