Home Support Worker - Relief Cover (30 hours per week permanent contract)
Location: Clare
Client:
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 3608141e52f0
Job Views: 151
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description:
With over 55 years of service to the people of Clare, Clarecare is a professional social enterprise organization providing a range of people-centered social services to individuals and families in County Clare. Current services include Family Support, Services for Older People (Home Support, Day Centres, and Social Work), Child & Adolescent Counseling, and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre.
DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:
The Home Support Worker will support Clarecare in delivering a dedicated person-centered community-based Home Support Service to individuals in our communities, facilitating them to remain at home. This includes personal care and practical assistance with a wide range of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) based on service user needs.
ROLE: To provide practical Home Support (IADLs) as part of Clarecare's Home Support Service. This part-time permanent role provides relief cover to existing Home Support Workers (HSWs) and may involve covering annual leave, sick leave, and other forms of leave. Candidates must be available to travel within their Home Support geographical service area.
OBJECTIVE: To deliver a safe, effective & efficient Home Support service in line with required practice standards, supporting older people with assessed support needs to maximize their independence at home.
HOURS OF WORK: This is a 30 hours per week, part-time permanent role providing relief cover on a 5 over 7 days roster basis (including weekends & Public Holidays). Flexibility in work hours is required.
JOB LOCATION: The position is based in the community, providing Home Support services to vulnerable users. A full clean current driver's license and use of own vehicle for work purposes are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
General responsibilities include reporting to the Home Support Area Manager, adhering to required standards of practice, respecting the dignity and confidentiality of service users, and maintaining accurate records.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Candidates must possess a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Healthcare/Healthcare Support or Community Care, with all 8 modules completed, or equivalent qualifications. A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience in a care provision role is required.
Essential Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
* Current Manual Handling & Patient Moving & Handling certification.
* Understanding of safeguarding policies.
Home Support Workers must maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene and dress appropriately.
Individual Core Competencies Required:
* Patience
* Empathy
* Reliability
* Flexibility
Other Essential Requirements:
A positive 'fit to work' medical, Garda vetting disclosure, and verification of identity are required.
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