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Client:
Camphill Communities of Ireland
Location:
Dingle, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
1027b1c075ce
Job Views:
4
Posted:
21.02.2025
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, aimed at achieving high-quality 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:
* Understand the values and ethos of Camphill Communities of Ireland and behave in a way that upholds those values.
* 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.
* Promote the safety and wellbeing of all community members while respecting and supporting their right to independent decision-making.
* Contribute to establishing policies, systems, and practices to provide the best standard of care and support, complying with legislation and best practices.
* Build and maintain relationships of trust and confidence with adults with support needs, coworkers, employees, and volunteers.
* Work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by the Camphill Communities of Ireland.
* Engage with inspections and audits carried out by the Company, HIQA/HSE.
* Engage in personal and professional development to meet 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.
* Create a good working environment that enables each worker to benefit from their time in the programme.
* Ensure that people with support needs are constructively engaged, emotionally supported, and sufficiently challenged.
* Work in conjunction with individual plans for each participant.
* Assist people with support needs in their work and oversee their tasks.
* Be involved in reviews and support meetings with social care coordinators.
* Notify management of any concerning behavior.
* Attend meetings as requested.
* Work under limited supervision, providing information and reporting to management.
* Negotiate holidays to minimize disruption to the programme.
* Maintain Health and Safety regulations and compile Risk Assessments as necessary.
* Ensure all equipment is safe, clean, and in good working order.
* Organize and supervise tea breaks for the programme.
* Assist in ensuring all documentation required for the programme is completed.
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 working with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
* Experience running programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
* An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services developed by the HSE.
* A willingness to promote this model within your role.
* Ability to support, coach, manage, and motivate a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.
* A full driver's license 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.
* Pay scales.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Work/life balance.
* Paid annual leave.
* Refer a friend scheme.
* Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling.
* Paid mandatory training.
* Paid travel expenses.
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.
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police checks for any country of residence for over 6 months from age 18, and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.
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