We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
We welcome all backgrounds and abilities. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
About the Role:
To assist in the delivery of individualised community support to individuals with intellectual and mental health challenges.
Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities.
To Support Service users to optimise their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within the community.
Also working with other individuals who attend Tus Nua to be valued members of their local communities through a range of community programmes.
What We're Looking For:
* Knowledge and experience of local community resources is highly desirable.
* Skill base in promoting independent living skills.
* Ability to support individuals with making positive life choices and increased access to obtaining a valued role in their local community.
* Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training programme and relevant external training opportunities as they arise.
* Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
* Track record of supporting individuals to identify and experience meaningful experiences in their local community.
* Experience of promoting self-advocacy.
* Experience in supporting community independence.
Your Responsibilities:
* To plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community.
* To ensure best practice in line with up-to-date research regarding Quality of Life improvements.
* To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community-based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
* To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
* To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.
* To ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to the requirements of each individual, providing personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of service users.
* To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate into their local community and access local resources.
* To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
* To comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use of appliances and equipment. To follow Risk assessments that are agreed and in place.