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Locum Relief Support Workers (Care Assistant - Intellectual Disability Grade), Galway
Client: Brothers of Charity
Location: Galway, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 338c68a6e84b
Job Views: 113
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES – WEST REGION
POST: LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER
GALWAY AND ROSCOMMON COUNTIES
The Role:
Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly, the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day, including meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. Additionally, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration.
Reporting/Responsible To:
Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence.
It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence. Assistance will be given towards this purpose.
Experience:
Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided.
Skills:
Candidates must demonstrate flexibility, communication, and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post.
Working Hours:
Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins, and irregular hours to meet service demands.
Annual Leave:
22 days pro rata per annum, hours per 100 hours worked.
Remuneration:
€30,005 x 11 increments - €42,373 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €43,159 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and night duty when worked.
Tenure:
It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.
Specific Conditions:
1. Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
2. Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect their rights and personal dignity.
3. Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence.
Main duties and functions:
1. Be an active member of your assigned team(s).
2. Be an active advocate for the individuals in the Services.
3. Ensure that the care and training of all People Supported by the Services is of the highest professional standard using an Individual Personal Outcomes Plan and Key Worker system.
4. Co-operate in all aspects of programmes with the staff and the multidisciplinary team and facilitate reporting at individual plan meetings and similar exercises.
5. Assist with the implementation of programmes for a particular group of People Supported by the Services and contribute when appropriate to the formulation of programmes designed for the needs of individuals.
6. Develop positive relationships with the People Supported by the Services and assist them in making informed decisions and in achieving their personal goals and choices including but not limited to employment, home environment, and leisure activities.
7. Assist People Supported by the Services with personal banking and adhere to the National Guidelines on managing individual finances.
8. Assist with transport escort duties as required.
9. Driving the service vehicle is essential in order to meet the needs of the People Supported by the Services. It will be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 licence.
10. Develop a good working relationship with families and key people involved with the People Supported by the Services, as appropriate.
11. Foster and encourage independence and initiative in the People Supported by the Services’ programme.
12. Support and facilitate individuals in community participation, integration, and the development of their independence.
13. Support individuals in recreational and social activities in the evenings and weekends including holidays as arranged.
14. Support individuals in maintaining good health, receiving appropriate healthcare, and maintaining good personal hygiene.
15. Administer medication when necessary in line with the Services Medication Administration and Management Policy.
16. Keep appropriate records to enable full reports on the People Supported by the Services to be available to the multidisciplinary staff and Team Leader/Manager.
17. Ensure strict confidentiality in all matters concerning People Supported by the Services including the safe storage of reports and records.
18. Responsibility in the maintenance of all databases associated with the Services.
19. Be responsible for the purchase of all consumable goods and other goods, cleaning and washing materials and record purchases as required.
20. Ensure that a high standard of cleanliness and décor is maintained.
21. Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures, fire detection, evacuation, and fire fighting.
22. Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, comply with employees’ obligations as set out under Chapter 2 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
23. Ensure that all accidents/incidents to the People Supported by the Services, staff, and visitors are reported promptly via the AIRS Database.
24. Ensure the Service is operating in line with the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regulations and standards.
25. Operate within the policies and procedures of the Service at all times.
26. Promote dignity at work and show respect to People Supported by the Services, colleagues, and stakeholders in the course of duty.
27. Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned to him/her by the Team Manager on duty. All duties must be carried out in person at all times.
The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural, and People Supported by the Services demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.
The Brothers of Charity Services West Region is an equal opportunities employer.
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