Programme Assistant - Camphill Community The Watergarden Day Service, Kilkenny
Client: Camphill Communities of Ireland
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 8a2143e8359d
Job Views: 76
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Purpose
To support the service (residential community and day service) in developing and fostering a person-centered culture, aiming to achieve high quality personal outcomes, personal development, growth, and opportunity within the ethos of Camphill Communities of Ireland (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. 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:
1. Understand and uphold the values and ethos of Camphill Communities of Ireland.
2. Promote and apply all practices and reporting requirements associated with company and HSE/statutory requirements on Safeguarding and Protection.
3. Contribute to establishing policies, systems, and practices for the best standard of care and support.
4. Build and maintain relationships of trust and confidence with adults with support needs, coworkers, employees, and volunteers.
5. Work in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down by Camphill Communities of Ireland.
6. Engage with inspections and audits carried out by the Company, HIQA/HSE.
7. Participate in personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the position.
Main Tasks
1. Assist in planning the work of people with support needs, providing guidance, motivation, and direction.
2. Create a conducive working environment and group dynamic.
3. Ensure people with support needs are constructively engaged, emotionally supported, and sufficiently challenged.
4. Work in conjunction with individual plans for each participant.
5. Assist people with support needs in their work and oversee their tasks.
6. Participate in reviews and support meetings.
7. Notify management of any concerning behavior.
8. Attend appropriate meetings as requested.
9. Maintain Health and Safety regulations and compile Risk Assessments.
10. Ensure all equipment is safe, clean, and in good working order.
11. Prepare materials and resources for projects/activities.
12. Organize and supervise tea breaks for the programme.
13. Ensure all documentation related to the programme is completed.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Candidates must have:
1. QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community/Healthcare on the QQI Framework (with 8 completed modules).
2. At least 1 year of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
3. Experience running programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
4. An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services.
5. Ability to support, coach, manage, and motivate a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.
6. A full driver's license to drive a vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats and up to 3,500kg.
What We Offer
1. Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums.
2. Career progression opportunities.
3. Work/life balance.
4. Paid annual leave.
5. Refer a friend scheme.
6. Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling.
7. Paid mandatory training.
8. Paid travel expenses.
Details of the Role
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €36,026 Per annum (based on a 40 hour week) Pro rata
Location: The Watergarden, Day Service, Ladywell Street, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, R95 KW11
Contract: Permanent - 24 hours per week
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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