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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Care Worker
Permanent Contracts, 35 hours
Location:
Carrowgar Children's Respite Service, Ennis Co Clare
Job Purpose:
To provide a personal care service to children aged 8 to 18 years old with Autism and Mental Health Difficulties within a high support Respite service setting, fostering a positive behavioral support approach and an environment that promotes community-based respite, personal development, and social inclusion.
Minimum Education & Experience Required:
* A third-level graduate in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
* Minimum of 12 months' experience.
* Skills and knowledge in the areas of Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, and Epilepsy.
* The ability to perform the job safely without putting yourself, colleagues, or supported individuals at risk.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
* Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for service users.
* Facilitate a person-centered service tailored to individual needs, wishes, and requirements.
* Provide personal assistance with all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene while adhering to safe practices.
* Approach interactions with service users with dignity, respect, and equality, incorporating choice.
Additional Requirements:
* Ability to work effectively in a team providing person-centered support.
* Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
* Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Staff Benefits:
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Paid Maternity Leave.
* Paid Paternity Leave.
* 27 days Annual Leave.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
* Income Protection.
* Health and Wellbeing Programme.
* Financial Support for Studying and Study Leave.
Rewarding Career | Career with Meaning | Attractive Benefits | Work-Life Balance
Please submit your application to this post by 24/06/2024