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* To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.
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