SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.
Job Title: Support Worker - Day Service
Job Location(s): Callan Road Day Services /
Hours: 30 hours per week
Benefits:
* 24 Days Annual Leave
* Additional Leave
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Maternity Leave
* Study Assistance Scheme
* Bike to work Scheme
* Wellness Program
* Savings Scheme
* Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role:
* Liaising appropriately with the people we support, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
* Working as part of a team to ensure that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to improve and develop the service.
* Working in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including involvement and consultation with the people we support.
* Working as part of a team in respect to risk management and establishing the right balance in risk assessments between enabling people we support to make choices and fulfilling the service duty of care.
* Creating and facilitating individual programmes of meaningful activities.
* Completion of reports as deemed necessary by the organisation.
* Supporting the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
* Attendance and successful completion of any training, education and development deemed necessary to support you in your role.
(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).
Personal Profile
Education & Training:
* LEVEL 7 Degree in: Social Care/ Applied Social Studies in professional Social Care/ Social Care Practice/ Social Care Work or relevent Level 7 degree.
Experience:
* Working with individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder would be a distinct advantage.
* Experience in delivering positive behaviour support and low arousal approaches in a person centred environment.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding supporting people with complex needs.
* Have an understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability and supporting people with complex needs.
* New Directions, HIQA and National Standards.
* Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* Programme planning.
* Computer literacy
* Ability to design schedules, write social stories, facilitate achievement of individual's personal goals
Competencies and Values:
* Human Rights Based Approach.
* Knowledge of Low Arousal Philosophy & Practice.
* Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
* Planning and Organising.
* Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Additional Requirement(s):
* A Full Clean Driving Licence essential.
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