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Job Description
Full-time Shift Attendant / Support Workers - Tipperary
Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
Company Description
GSCK provides emergency accommodation for adults as part of the cold weather initiative in Tipperary. The services are low threshold in nature.
Job Description
This is a nightly service. Working hours will require the post holder to work weekends, nights, and public holidays on a rota basis. Occasionally, you may be required to work at short notice in case of an emergency. The post holder may also need to attend training or meetings at other locations, e.g., regionally within the South East.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Comply with all policies and procedures, and adhere to the ethos of GSCK. Familiarize yourself with these policies during induction.
* Work as part of a team to create and maintain a safe, caring environment for all service users.
* Provide non-directive support and advocacy to service users.
* Promote service user participation and social interaction with the community. Support and follow behavioral care/support plans developed by Project Workers.
* Support clients/residents with general appointments as part of care/support plans.
* Act as an advocate for service users as appropriate.
Support service users and promote a safe environment. Be responsible for supervising GSCK during your shift. Nighttime cover in GSCK is waking cover. Write reports and maintain accurate records. Communicate during shift changeovers. Attend reception duties, management supervision, and operate the duty roster. Contact managers immediately in emergencies, and maintain confidentiality at all times. Be flexible to adapt to changing needs and ensure all service users understand their responsibilities. Be aware of health and safety procedures and ensure the building's safety at night. Attend training as required, maintain high standards of performance, and foster good relationships with colleagues. Be available for night shifts.
Must possess a full, clean Irish driving license.
Job Details
Type: Specified-purpose
Pay: From €14.50 per hour
Benefits
* On-site parking
Schedule
* 12-hour shifts
* Night shifts
* Weekend availability
* No more than 39 hours per week
Qualifications
* Min Level 5 - Social Care (required)
* Full clean Irish driver's license (preferred)
Work Authorization
* Ireland (required)
Skills
* Work as part of a team
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication skills
Additional Information
* Entry level
* Full-time employment
* Management and Manufacturing roles in Building Construction industry (note: industry seems mismatched with role, but retained as per original)
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