BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - SOUTH EAST REGION
SOUTH TIPPERARY SERVICES
Qualifications and Particulars of Employment
Permanent Part Time (70 hours per fortnight) Support Workers (Care Assistant Grade), South Tipperary Services (Various Locations)
1. These are permanent part time posts working 70 hours per fortnight. Compulsory Retirement age is 70.
2. Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidates must:
* Have a third level qualification relevant to the provision of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or at a minimum a QQI Level 5 major award.
* Or one year completed of an ongoing relevant third level qualification relevant to the provision of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
* Relevant experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use services.
* Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one’s own initiative.
* Be computer literate.
* Possess a full clean manual “category B” Irish driving licence.
* Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.
3. Remuneration
Salary Scale: (pro rata)
€32,199; €33,329; €34,866; €35,376; €36,202; €37,808; €39,533; €40,134; €41,632; €42,752; €43,665; €44,690; €45,484 LSI
All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of this scale.
* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of your starting date. Failure to produce this will mean that you only receive any incremental credit (if applicable) from the date of submission of documents.
4. The normal working fortnight will be 70 hours however, flexible hours may be required across various locations in our South Tipperary day services. Starting and finishing times will be notified to, and agreed with, the appointee from time to time by the Team Leader/Services Manager.
5. Health
The successful candidate must be free from any condition, which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment, and must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
6. Duties
The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description.
7. A short list of candidates to attend before the Selection Board will be prepared by the selection Board from an examination of statements of qualifications furnished by the candidates.
8. The Team Leader/Services Manager will notify the successful candidate of the mandatory/compulsory courses/training which employees are obliged to attend.
9. Note re Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates themselves or by any person(s) acting at their instigation directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour any member of the staff of Brothers of Charity Services South East or person nominated to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidates for the position they are seeking.
TITLE: PERMANENT PART TIME SUPPORT WORKERS (CARE ASSISTANT GRADE), 70 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT, SOUTH TIPPERARY SERVICES (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)
Reports to: Relevant Team Leader, South Tipperary Services or such other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate.
Accountable to: Relevant Service Manager
The Congregation of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is a religious voluntary organisation, founded in 1807 by Canon Peter Triest, to provide a Christian response to a variety of needs in society.
ETHOS
The core values of our services have always been the dignity and humanity of each person.
DUTIES
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – South East Region and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
The person appointed will work as a member of the team in our day services - various locations across our South Tipperary Services facilitating the choices of and delivering supports to individuals who are supported by the services.
Subject to the agreed policies and procedures of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - South East Region, the person appointed shall:
* Advocacy & Rights
Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of individuals supported by the service and their family, recognising their individuality and equality.
* Person Centred Support for Learning
Support individuals and their families with aspects of individual and group programmes including cognitive development, communication, personal care, and social integration.
* Management and Leadership
Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
* Money and Budgets
Ensure that all petty cash and the personal monies of the individuals supported by the services are properly accounted for.
* Communication
Attend and participate fully in regular staff meetings where all aspects of the service area are discussed.
* Training and Development
Be informed of current developments in services for people with intellectual disabilities.
* Health and Safety
Be conscious of health and safety matters in the workplace and ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
* Flexibility
Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches to their work.
* Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality regarding the medical or personal affairs of individuals supported by the services.
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