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Brothers of Charity
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Ireland, Ireland
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Other
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Job Reference:
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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 Full Time (78 hours per fortnight) Support Worker, St. Patrick’s Gardens, Dun Aoibhinn Services
* This is a permanent full time post working 78 hours per fortnight, to include 7 nights per 8 week period. Compulsory Retirement age is 70.
Qualifications and Experience
* The successful candidate 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 to the provision of services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
* 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.
* Possess a full clean manual category B Irish driving licence.
Experience of working as a member of a team is essential.
Remuneration
Salary Scale: (pro rata)
€31,880; €32,999; €34,521; €35,026; €35,844; €37,434; €39,142; €39,737; €41,220; €42,329; €43,233; €44,248; €45,034 LSI
All new entrants to the Public Service will start at the first point of this scale.
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. To satisfy this qualification, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination by the Occupational Health Nurse/Physician.
Duties
The general duties of the appointment are as described in the attached Job Description.
* A short list of candidates to attend before the Selection Board will be prepared by the selection Board from an examination of statements of qualifications furnished by the candidates.
* The Team Leader/Services Manager will notify the successful candidate of the mandatory/compulsory courses/training which employees are obliged to attend.
Any attempt by candidates themselves or by any person(s) acting at their instigation directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour any member of the staff of Brothers of Charity Services South East or person nominated to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidates for the position they are seeking.
*A panel may be formed for Permanent/Temporary, Full Time and Part Time vacancies for the South Tipperary Services for a period of 6 months.
Enquiries for the above posts to Claire O’Brien, Dun Aoibhinn Services Manager by email to ;
Please visit our website to apply for this post on - ;
Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CV’s on-line is 7th October 2024
Shortlisting of candidates is on the basis of the information contained in their application form & CV
Job Description
TITLE: PERMANENT FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER (CARE ASSISTANT GRADE), 78 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT (7 NIGHTS PER 8 WEEK PERIOD), ST PATRICK’S GARDENS, DUN AOIBHINN SERVICES
Reports to: Team Leader, Dun Aoibhinn Services
Accountable to: Dun Aoibhinn Services Manager
The Congregation of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is a religious voluntary organisation, founded in 1807 by Canon Peter Triest, to provide a Christian response to a variety of needs in society.
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 and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
The person appointed will work as a member of the team in the Dun Aoibhinn Services facilitating the choices of and delivering supports to individuals who are supported by the services.
Subject to the agreed policies and procedures of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - South East Region, the person appointed shall:
Advocacy & Rights
* Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of individuals supported by the service and their family.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop individuals supported by the service and decision making skills.
* Enable individuals supported by the service to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
* Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of individuals supported by the services.
* Facilitate individuals supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop individuals supported by the service and family’s self-advocacy skills.
Person Centred Support for Learning
* Support individuals and their families with aspects of individual and group programmes.
* Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing individuals supported by the services self-care skills.
* Act as a Key Worker for specific individuals supported by the service.
* Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required.
Management and Leadership:
* Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
* Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment.
* Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date.
Money and Budgets
* Ensure that all petty cash and the personal monies of the individuals supported by the services 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 and achieve required standard.
Health and Safety
* Be conscious of health and safety matters in the workplace.
* Carry out regular safety audits and fire drills.
Flexibility
Employees are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a willingness and ability to develop new approaches to their work.
Confidentiality
In the course of the employment the post holder may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of the children and their families who use services and/or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential.
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