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:
Care Assistant - Relief
Location:
Kilkenny Residential Locations
Additional Requirments:
Full Drivers Licence is Essential
Benefits:
* 24 Days Annual Leave
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Study Assistance Scheme
* Bike to work Scheme
* Wellness Program
* Savings Scheme
* Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role:
* Work as part of a team with the line manager to ensure service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
* To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
* Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring that they achieve their full potential.
* Assisting with intimate care
* Liaising appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
* Working in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including the people we support in involvement and consultation.
* Facilitation and support of individual programmes of meaningful activities.
* Supporting the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
* Key Worker Role.
Personal Profile
Education & Training:
* QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare
Experience:
* Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD is a distinct advantage.
* Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centred environment.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Have a theoretical understanding of Intellectual Disability.
* Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* Computer Literacy.
Competencies and Values:
* Human Rights Based Approach.
* Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
* Planning and Organising.
* Innovations, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Contract:
Opportuntiies available for Part Time Relief positions
Shift, Day, Evening, Sleepovers, Waking nights and Weekend work are requirements for these positions.
Reporting To
: Residential Manager / Team Leader.
* SOS Kilkenny clg. are an equal opportunities employer*