Empower Individuals, Promote Independence
This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a person centred, rights based environment.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team to deliver high quality care, ensuring the well being of those we support, and advocating for their rights while fostering meaningful community inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Person centred support and advocacy
* Facilitate and implement a person centred approach that aligns with each individual's goals, abilities, and aspirations
* Support individuals in making informed choices and actively participating in their community, hobbies, and relationships
* Advocate for individuals, ensuring their rights, dignity, and privacy are respected at all times
* Promote inclusion and independence, empowering individuals to develop daily living skills and engage in social, educational, and vocational activities
* Health, well being and personal care
* Provide support with personal care, mobility, and health related needs, while encouraging independence
* Assist individuals in developing essential life skills, such as meal preparation, household tasks, and personal care
* Encourage and facilitate physical activities, social outings, and recreational programs to enhance quality of life
Teamwork and communication: Work collaboratively with a team, including external agencies, to ensure a holistic approach to care. Maintain open, professional, and respectful communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
Compliance and continuous development: Ensure adherence to HIQA standards, the Disability Act 2005, GDPR, and Health & Safety regulations. Follow the policies, guidelines, and best practices of the Association to maintain high standards of care. Engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in disability services.
Essential Criteria:
* Eligible applicants will be those who hold a professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
* Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
Annual Registration: On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
Desirable Qualities: A passion for promoting and empowering those you support. An excellent knowledge of the HIQA regulations, Disability Act 2005, Health & Safety Legislation, Data Protection, & GDPR. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with individuals, families, colleagues, managers, and senior team members.
Benefits:
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Flexible Working
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Generous Annual Leave
* Access to income continuance scheme
* Discounted Health Insurance