Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for an Instructor to join their team in Day Services.
Who We Are: WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.
WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
Hours of Work: 30 hours per week What We Offer: HSE Consolidated Pay scales and rates apply (Instructor Grade - Specialist Agencies) 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: Level 8 qualification in Teaching, Training and Development, Level 7 in Applied Social Studies/Social Care/Psychology or other relevant discipline 2+ years experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities Experience in service planning and in sourcing activities for the services Full Clean Drivers Licence Responsibilities of the Position: Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of services users.
Provide supervision, instruction and guidance to services users and facilitate supervision in all programmes.
Ensure the development, implementation, review and evaluation of programmes for services users, based on services users' needs and wishes.
Identify, develop and participate in community based activities with service users.
Identify and facilitate formal and informal training for service users.
Ensuring appropriate material is ordered for programme delivery.
When requested liaise with parents, advocates, and MDT as appropriate Attend and participate in client review meetings and other relevant meetings as requested.
Liaise with outside agencies when requested.
Promote and adopt a philosophy of care.
Complete all relevant documentation and reports pertaining to service user's files including accident and incident reports.
Compile requested reports for the MDT or other parties.
Complete risk assessments.
Assist service users with personal care as appropriate.
Medication Management Be confident in dealing with behaviours that challenge.
To familiarise, understand and follow all WIDA policies and procedures relevant to your role.
Driving duties as required Any other duties assigned.
Required Skills and Attributes: Confidentiality Accountability Respect the dignity and privacy of service users Ability to deal with behaviours that challenge Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills Advocate Good Team Player Strong planning and organisational skills Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions Standards