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Client:
Camphill Communities of Ireland
Location:
Dingle, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
15.03.2025
Expiry Date:
29.04.2025
Job Description:
Programme Assistant - Camphill Community
Job Purpose
To support the service (residential community and day service) in developing and fostering a person-centered culture, with an aim to achieve a high quality of personal outcomes, personal development, growth and opportunity within the ethos of CCoI and the regulatory and contractual requirements of provision.
To assist in the inclusive programmes, training, and social role opportunities for participants by supporting and working with people with support needs, volunteers, employees, and wider community partners. To enable and support meaningful work, training, and personal development opportunities for people according to their ability, personal choice, and vocational interests.
Key Responsibilities
The Programme Assistant will:
Management:
Understanding the values and ethos of Camphill Communities of Ireland and to behave always in a way that upholds those values.
To uphold, promote, and apply all practices and reporting requirements associated with company and HSE/statutory requirements on Safeguarding and Protection of vulnerable adults/children as appropriate to the setting.
To promote the safety and wellbeing of all members of the community while respecting and supporting their right to independent decision-making.
To contribute to the establishing of policies, systems, and practices so that the community provides the best standard of care and support and complies with legislation, policies, and best practice within the context of Camphill's ethos and values.
Building and maintaining relationships of trust and confidence with the adults with support needs, coworkers, employees, and volunteers.
To engage in personal and professional development that will ensure the necessary skills and knowledge in meeting the changing needs of the position.
Main Tasks:
Assist in planning the work of people with support needs, identifying the best activity and approach for each person, providing guidance, motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.
Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the programme.
Assist people with support needs in their work wherever necessary and overseeing/supervising their tasks once they can work independently.
To notify the Management group or their nominated person of any behavior that causes concern.
To maintain Health and Safety regulations within the programme, compiling Risk Assessments on the use of equipment where necessary.
To ensure that all equipment in the programme is safe, clean, and in good working order.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have:
QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community/Healthcare on the QQI Framework (with 8 completed modules).
At least 1 year of experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism.
An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE.
You must hold a full driver's licence as you are required to be willing and able to drive a vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats and up to 3,500kg.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums.
Career progression opportunities.
Work/life balance.
Paid annual leave.
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling.
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €36,026 Per annum (based on a 40 hour week) PRO RATA 35 HOURS PER WEEK
Location: Dingle Co Kerry.
Contract: Permanent - 35 hours per week.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by email for interview.
Please note 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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