Day Service Support Worker/Care Assistant
Cork, Ireland
Full time, Permanent
Who We Are
Mission Statement of L'Arche:"To make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships. To engage in our diverse cultures, working together to build a more humane society. To foster an environment in communities that is inspired by the core values of our founding story, and that responds to the changing needs of our members."Across Ireland/Northern Ireland and around the world, L'Arche creates communities of friendship and belonging
Mission Statement of L'Arche:"To make known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships. To engage in our diverse cultures, working together to build a more humane society. To foster an environment in communities that is inspired by the core values of our founding story, and that responds to the changing needs of our members."Across Ireland/Northern Ireland and around the world, L'Arche creates communities of friendship and belonging
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Skills and attributes
Delivery of Personal Care
A full clean driving license.
Working knowledge of New Directions Standards for Adults with Disabilities
supporting day service projects and activities
Description
REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS .
Day Service Project Support, 35 hours per week over 5 weekdays, Permanent Contract
L'Arche Cork is recruiting for the position of Project Support to enhance the work of the day service team in meeting the needs of adults with intellectual disability (ID).
A vital component of the role is to offer individualised care and support, ensuring activities are available to people in accordance with their expressed preferences, individual capabilities, and also their specific needs, aligning with New Directions standards for person-centred practice.
The position calls for administration of medication and personal care and is, thus, needs-led, requiring enthusiasm and initiative, together with the ability to foster positive relationships.
Expectations of the role of the Day Service Project Support:
To be responsive to both service needs and individual needs, (including personal care needs), and to work as directed within the day service team
To build trusting, Person-Centred, relationships with the people you support
To encourage and support adults with ID to participate in activities of interest both within and outside of the L'Arche community, promoting independence and positive risk-taking
To communicate regularly with the day service team to ensure effective sharing of information, safeguarding, planning and risk assessment
Requirements for the role
Minimum 2-years' relevant experience in a care or disability environment
To work on own initiative and also as part of a team, to be solution-focused and needs-led, with the ability to contingency-plan
Ability to manage behaviours that may challenge
Commitment to best practice, legislation, and to L'Arche policy, especially regarding safeguarding, upholding confidentiality, and accountability
A working knowledge of New Directions Standards for Adults with Disabilities and the National Framework for Person Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability
Full clean driving licence – local driving is an essential part of the role
The post is subject to Garda vetting
Salary scale:
HSE Health Care Assistant 29,******,190 Euros per annum
DOE
,
pro rata
.
Please refer to Job Description for further details.
Queries should be directed to the Day Service Co-Ordinator, Meadhbh Furlong, on ************.
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies, and experience for this role, please submit your letter of application and C.V. via Rezoomo.
The closing date for applications is
Monday 30th March at 5pm.
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