Social Care Assistant @ Jerpoint Camphill
Apply for the Social Care Assistant @ Jerpoint Camphill role at Camphill Communities of Ireland
Purpose of Post
The post holder will actively ensure that the day‑to‑day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co‑workers meet the needs of the individuals supported by the services. They will work intensively with individuals to discover what constitutes a good life for each resident and establish the supports required to achieve their goals, working in partnership with the social care team and key people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as timing and location of supports will be dictated by each individual's plan. The role requires proactive team participation and a positive contribution to ongoing teamwork development.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Advocate and respect every person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2. Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person, recognising individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow to achieve the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3. Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision‑making skills of people who use the services.
4. Facilitate, encourage and develop the self‑advocacy skills and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5. Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6. Foster, encourage and develop the self‑help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7. Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community through the use of generic community facilities.
8. Ensure a person‑centred approach to service delivery.
9. In the context of individual person‑centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
o Occupation and leisure activities
o Communication
o Behaviour support plans
o Independent living skills
o Social Integration and use of community facilities
o Personal care
o Personal development
10. Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self‑care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for personal appearance.
11. Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
o Physical support – moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
o Personal care – dressing, bathing, toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skin care, first aid and health promotion.
12. Attend all medical appointments as required.
13. Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
14. Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person‑centred and holistic personal support.
15. In consultation with the individual implement person‑centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
16. Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. Flexible starting and finishing times may be necessary.
17. As a full team member, accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well‑being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
18. Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
19. Be responsible for the physical and emotional well‑being of individuals supported by the services.
20. Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
21. Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
22. Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
23. Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
24. Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
25. Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
26. Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
27. Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
28. Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
* Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework – BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care.
* Have 1 year’s experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
* An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
* An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
* Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
* Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
* A full driver’s licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer
* Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
* Pay scales
* Career progression opportunities
* Work/life balance
* Paid annual leave
* Refer a friend scheme
* Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
* Death in Service Benefit
* Paid mandatory training
* Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role
* Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
* Location: Jerpoint Camphill R95 YY88
* Duration: Full Time 40hrs per week – Permanent
* Part Time 24hrs per week – Permanent
* Closing date: Friday 28th November 2025
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted immediately for interviews being held in November 2025.
All posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.
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