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Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives
Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders
Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust
Job Details:
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position in our Designated Centre (Crossroads). Candidates must be highly motivated, creative with a passion for engaging with the individuals we support on a daily basis. Candidates must be self-driven, focussed and person-centred. Working hours and shifts will be variable including day, evening, weekends & sleepovers/night duty as required. All contracts are with the Service.
Benefits:
St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays, and waking night shifts.
* Free Garda Vetting.
* Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
* Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
* Defined contribution pension scheme.
* Sick leave payment
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre
* Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.
Key Responsibilities & requirements:
* To facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for the individuals we support appropriate to their wishes and goals
* To promote and protect the rights of the individuals we support in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the individuals to develop meaningful roles in their communities
* To ensure the overall wellbeing of the individuals in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
* Dealing with Behaviours that challenge
* Experience in managing risk/risk assessments
* Experience in alternative communications
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
* A knowledge of New Directions
* Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
Qualification/Requirements:
* A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care Support/Social Care (A Diploma or Degree in Social Care or other relevant discipline advantageous)
* 6 months experience of working with people with an Intellectual Disability required
* Must hold a full clean driving licence and willing to drive company vehicles
* Be available to work a variety of day, evening, weekends, sleepovers & night duty required.
Required Skills and Attributes:
* Confidentiality
* Accountability
* Resilience and empathy
* Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
* Flexibility in work duties and working hours
* Respect the dignity and privacy of the individuals we support
* Strong planning and organisational skills
Recruitment Process:
* Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV.
* A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies.
St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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