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SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation, all of which contribute to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.
Job Title: Care Assistant - Relief
Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations
Contract Type: Relief positions to cover annual leave, sick leave, and other absences as and when required. Shift, evening, overnight, and weekend work are requirements for these positions.
Benefits:
* Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Employee Discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Maternity Leave
* Study Assistance Scheme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Wellness Program
* Savings Scheme
* Continual Professional Development opportunities
Role:
* Work as part of a team with the line manager to ensure service objectives are met and reviewed to maintain, improve, and develop the service.
* Manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare, and quality of life for residents.
* Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
* Assist with intimate care.
* Liaise appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members, and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
* Work in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain, and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including the people we support in involvement and consultation.
* Facilitate and support individual programmes of meaningful activities.
* Support the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
* Key Worker Role.
Personal Profile
Education & Training:
* QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (all 8 modules completed).
Experience:
* Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD is a distinct advantage.
* Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centred environment.
Knowledge & Skills:
* Theoretical understanding of Intellectual Disability.
* Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* Computer Literacy.
Competencies and Values:
* Human Rights Based Approach.
* Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
* Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
* Planning and Organising.
* Innovations, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Additional Requirements: Full Driver's Licence is Essential.
Reporting To: Residential Manager / Team Leader.
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