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
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, in an environment which values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioral support approach, and encourages 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.
* Know how to do the job safely and not put yourself, colleagues, or the supported individuals at risk.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
* Promote and actively get 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.
* Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, and equality, incorporating choice.
Additional requirements:
* Ability to work effectively in a team providing person-centered support for service users.
* Ability to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
* Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures.
Benefits:
* Company Pension Scheme
* Paid maternity leave
* Paid paternity leave
* 27 days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Income protection
* Health and Wellbeing programme
* Financial support for studying and study leave
Closing Date: Please submit your application to this post by 24/06/2024.
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