We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Care Worker
Fixed Term Contract 9 months, 13 Hours
Manor West Outreach Hub, Tralee, County Kerry
Job Purpose:
To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties within a high support residential service setting, in an environment which values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioral support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviors and an environment that fosters community based living, personal development and social inclusion.
Minimum Education & Experience required:
* QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
* Candidates should have experience of working in a residential care setting
* Candidates should have experience of providing appropriate supports to service users with relevant disability and whose behavior may challenge.
* A champion of Person Centred Planning and Individual Action Plans
Job Duties & Responsibilities
* Promote and actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the service user.
* Facilitate and implement a person-centered service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of service users.
* Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and adhering to safe practice at all times.
* Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes, enabling service users to integrate with their local community and access local resources.
Additional requirements
* Full Clean Driving Licence
* To have a positive can-do attitude.
* To be flexible.
* To be interested in continuous improvement
Staff benefits:
* Company Pension Scheme
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
* Educational leave
* 27 days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme
* Income protection
* Unpaid leave
* Health and Wellbeing programme
* Company credit union scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Digital Doctor
* Financial support for studying and study leave
* Long Service Reward Scheme
* Sick leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance*
Closing Date:
Please submit your application to this post by 26/11/2024.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 13 per week
Work Location: In person
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