Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county. We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families, and local communities to provide a broad range of person-centred services and supports.
Skills and Attributes
* Communication
* Flexibility
Description
Care Assistants
Cork City Locations
Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight
(Day Shift and Night Shift)
Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.
The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Cope Foundation residential or day service/hub locations, as part of a team or in new community-based settings. The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.
The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person-centred, citizen-based, and social model of support is required.
Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
Essential Criteria for Applicants:
* A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award in the area of Care/Intellectual Disability)
* Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD)
* Excellent team working skills
* Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post
* A track record of thinking creatively, being person-centred, and adaptable
* IT Skills and experience in report writing
Desirable Criteria for Applicants:
* Experience of supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism
* A full clean driving license is desirable
What we offer:
* A flexible and supportive work environment
* Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth
* An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Pension
* Training and Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
Completed applications must be returned no later than Tuesday 7th January 2025.
Applicants may be shortlisted on the basis of their application.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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