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Support Worker, South Tipperary Services, Ireland
Client:
Brothers of Charity
Location:
Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
02.04.2025
Expiry Date:
17.05.2025
Job Description:
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - SOUTH EAST REGION
SOUTH TIPPERARY SERVICES
Qualifications and Particulars of Employment
Permanent Part Time (70 hours per fortnight) Support Workers (Care Assistant Grade), South Tipperary Services (Various Locations)
1. These are permanent part time posts working 70 hours per fortnight. Compulsory Retirement age is 70.
2. Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidates must:
* Have a third level qualification relevant to the provision of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or at a minimum a QQI Level 5 major award.
* Or one year completed of an ongoing relevant third level qualification.
* Relevant experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
* Have excellent communication skills.
* Have the ability to listen and respond to the needs of people who use services.
* Have the ability to be innovative and creative and work on one's own initiative.
* Be computer literate.
* Possess a full clean manual "category B" Irish driving licence.
* Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.
3. Remuneration
Salary Scale: (pro rata)
€32,199; €33,329; €34,866; €35,376; €36,202; €37,808; €39,533; €40,134; €41,632; €42,752; €43,665; €44,690; €45,484 LSI
All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of this scale
4. The normal working fortnight will be 70 hours. However, flexible hours may be required.
5. Health
The successful candidate must be free from any condition which would render him/her unsuitable to hold the appointment and must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
6. Duties
The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description.
7. A shortlist of candidates will be prepared by the selection Board from an examination of qualifications.
8. The Team Leader/Services Manager will notify the successful candidate of mandatory training which employees are obliged to attend.
9. Note re Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates to influence any member of the staff will automatically disqualify them for the position.
TITLE: PERMANENT PART TIME SUPPORT WORKERS (CARE ASSISTANT GRADE), 70 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT, SOUTH TIPPERARY SERVICES (VARIOUS LOCATIONS)
Reports to: Relevant Team Leader, South Tipperary Services
Accountable to: Relevant Service Manager
ETHOS
The core values of our services have always been the dignity and humanity of each person.
DUTIES
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – South East Region.
Advocacy & Rights
* Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of individuals supported by the service.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop individuals supported by the service.
* Enable individuals supported by the service to pursue their hobbies and interests.
* Foster and develop self-help and social skills.
* Facilitate individuals to actively participate and integrate into the community.
Person Centred Support for Learning
* Support individuals and their families with aspects of individual and group programmes.
* Assist with fostering self-care skills.
* Act as a Key Worker for specific individuals.
Management and Leadership:
* Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
* Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported are up to date.
Money and Budgets
* Ensure that all petty cash and personal monies are properly accounted for.
* Assist the Team Leader in the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
Communication
* Attend and participate fully in regular staff meetings.
* Promote open communication among staff.
Training and Development
* Be informed of current developments in services for people with intellectual disabilities.
* Attend mandatory training courses.
Health and Safety
* Be conscious of health and safety matters in the work place.
* Carry out regular safety audits and fire drills.
Flexibility
Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility.
Confidentiality
The post holder may have access to confidential information concerning individuals supported by the service.#J-18808-Ljbffr