SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace.
SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.
Job Title: Care Assistant Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time / Part Time & Relief positions Benefits: 24 Days Annual Leave Sick Pay Scheme Company Pension Scheme Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Programme Maternity Leave Study Assistance Scheme Bike to work Scheme Wellness Program Savings Scheme Continual Professional Development opportunities Role: Work as part of a team with the line manager to ensure service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
Supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Difficulties, ensuring that they achieve their full potential.
Assisting with intimate care Liaising appropriately with service users, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
Working in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including the people we support in involvement and consultation.
Facilitation and support of individual programmes of meaningful activities.
Supporting the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
Key Worker Role.
Personal Profile Education & Training: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare (all 8 modules completed).
Experience: Working with individuals with intellectual disability/ASD is a distinct advantage.
Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person-centred environment.
Knowledge & Skills: Have a theoretical understanding of Intellectual Disability.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Computer Literacy.
Competencies and Values: Human Rights Based Approach.
Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
Planning and Organising.
Innovations, Creativity & Problem Solving.
Contract Hours: Full Time/Part Time/ Relief Shift, Day, Evening, Sleepovers, Waking nights and Weekend work are requirements for these positions.
Additional Requirments: Full Drivers Licence is Essential Reporting To : Residential Manager / Team Leader.