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Social Care Assistant
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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
1 Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
1 Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2 Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3 Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
4 Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5 Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6 Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7 Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
8 Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
9 In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
- Occupation and leisure activities
- Communication
- Behaviour support plans
- Independent living skills
- Social Integration and the use of community facilities
- Personal Care
- Personal Development
10 Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
11 Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
- Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
- Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
12 Attend all medical appointments as required.
13 Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
14 Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
15 In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
16 Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.
17 As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
18 Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
Management and Leadership
19 Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
20 Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
21 Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
22 Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
23 Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
24 Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
25 Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
26 Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
27 Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
28 Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Jerpoint Camphill R95 YY88
Duration: Full Time 40hrs per week - Permanent
Part Time 24hrs per week - Permanent
Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted immediately for interviews being held in September and October 2025
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Assistant
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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Relief Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire Relief Social Care Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
- Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
- Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
- Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
- Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
- Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
- Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
- Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
- Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
- Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
- In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
- Occupation and leisure activities
- Communication
- Behaviour support plans
- Independent living skills
- Social Integration and the use of community facilities
- Personal Care
- Personal Development
- Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
- Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
- Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
- Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
- Attend all medical appointments as required.
- Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
- Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
- In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
- Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.
- As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
- Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
Management and Leadership
- Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
- Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
- Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
- Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
- Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
- Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
- Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
- Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
- Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
- Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
- Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care.
- Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
- An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
- An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
- Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
- A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
- Pay scales
- Career progression opportunities
- Work/life balance
- Paid annual leave
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
- Death in Service Benefit
- Paid mandatory training
- Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30, 272 per annum (based on a 40-hour week) PRO RATA
Location: Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Duration: RELIEF CONTRACT - Fixed term one year
Closing date: Monday 6th October
Candidates shortlisted for immediate interview
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Assistant
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At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
*Social Care Assistant
Childrens Connect Service, Co. Mayo *
- Permanent posts - Monday to Friday service - Monday to Fridays after school with 2.30 to 6.30
- Reference Number
Job Brief
Children's Connect Service is an exciting development in the support and provision of service to families and children with intellectual disability and /or Autism and other identified additional needs in County Mayo. The service will be working in partnership with the HSE Progressing Children's Disability Network Teams and will seek to support the delivery of priorities for families around the need for a flexible approach to respite and community-based supports. The service will also work collaboratively with both the Western Care Children's centre-based respite services and Home-Share service offered to children, which are all an integral part of a suite of respite services offered by the organisation.
The Community based Support Worker role is to provide flexible community-based respite support to high priority families identified through the county-wide respite referral forum and through WCA admission criteria, as having urgent and severe need for respite-type breaks.
The support will be based within the community, offering a range of flexible supports which can include after-school support, community access and evening support. The purpose of the support is to provide a reasonable break for the parent(s) to enable them to continue to support their child or children successfully within their home. The role is flexible and covers the whole of the county. The role may be flexible over a 6-day period including Saturdays and may include emergency supports in exceptional and negotiated circumstances.
As part of the role you may liaise directly with WCA Children's service team and HSE CDNT teams and with TUSLA and CAMHS teams where and when appropriate.
Qualification Details
Candidate Requirements
No minimum qualifications required for Social Care Assistant positions
- Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with Intellectual disability and /or Autism is essential
- An understanding of person and family cantered approach is essential
- Previous experience working with young people preferable
- Good communication skills, managing time effectively and timely record keeping are essential
- A knowledge of working in partnership with families is desirable
- Experience of working in partnership as part of a team and with other agencies is desirable
- Flexibility in relation to working hours and location
- Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred
Other duties involved (Duties include but are not limited to the following)
- Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
- Provide personal care and support to service users where required.
- Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
- To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
- Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice.
Other Requirements
- Full driver's license is essential
- All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
- All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application
- All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years
Employment Benefits
Competitive salary
Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
Dedicated learning and development
Flexible working opportunities
Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
Sick pay scheme
Salary Scale
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,278 to €43,407 per annum)
- this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service
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Social Care Assistant Residential
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At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People to Live Their Lives.
Social Care Assistant x2 Ballina, Co Mayo
- Hillview Residential, Specific Purpose Contract 29.6 hours per week - Reference Number A
- Hillview Respite, Specific Purpose Contract 29.6 hours per week - Reference Number A
Application Detail
- Please apply using current C.V.
- Closing Date October 31st, 2025
- Further information is available by contacting Murie Burke, Service Manager Tel:
- Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation
Job Brief
Successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for the people they are supporting. You will support the individual to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs and preferences and support the development of their Individual Plans.
Qualification Details
No minimum level is required for Social Care Assistant positions
Candidate Requirements
- Successful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
- A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
- The ability to listen, to see, and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights, and dreams
- Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of teamwork with the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families, and other disciplines
- A strong belief in people's rights, inclusion, and equality
- Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
- Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
- Good knowledge of IT skills is preferable
Other Requirements
- Full driver's license is essential
- All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
- All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with the Application
- All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years
Salary Scale
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,278 to €43,407 per annum)
these vacancies are based on full-time working hours i.e.39 hours per week
Employment Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
- Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
- Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
- Dedicated learning and development
- Flexible working opportunities
- Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
- Sick pay scheme
Healthcare & Social Care Assistant
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We are currently seeking motivated individuals to join our Relief Panel. The relief support panel is a scheme designed to fill vacancies due to staff absence but members of the panel will never work alone or unsupported by an experienced, staff member.
About Role
Healthcare & Social Care Assistants will be required to assist our children and young people in their day-to-day life, including getting ready for school/college/day service, activities of daily living, meal preparation, social activities and, where required, personal care.
As a Healthcare & Social Care Assistant, you will:
Work alongside highly trained and experienced social care professionals. Gain valuable learning and development opportunities in a unique specialist setting. Play a direct role in ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of children and young people, with vision impairment. Enjoy the flexibility of casual work while making a real difference in the lives of others.
Qualifications
Ideally applicants should hold or be working towards a Level 7 or above degree, in a relevant subject area (Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or in a Therapeutic discipline), however, this is not essential, training will be provided.
Requirement
- Fluent English and strong communication skills.
- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with diverse needs.
- Reliability, empathy, and the ability to work effectively as part of a professional care team.
Benefits
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
- No Friday/Saturday shifts
- The chance to develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment.
- The opportunity to work in a small house environment, alongside well trained, dedicated and highly motivated social care professionals.
NB: Garda vetting and full reference checks will apply in respect of successful candidates. A police clearance may also be required from other another jurisdiction where the candidate has lived abroad for any period greater than 6 months.
Documentation supplied will be retained in accordance with GDPR legislation
ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Assistant, Greenacres
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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Social Care Assistant
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
1 Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2 Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3 Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
4 Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5 Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6 Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7 Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
8 Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
9 In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
- Occupation and leisure activities
- Communication
- Behaviour support plans
- Independent living skills
- Social Integration and the use of community facilities
- Personal Care
- Personal Development
10 Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
11 Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
- Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
- Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
12 Attend all medical appointments as required.
13 Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
14 Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
15 In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
16 Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.
17 As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
18 Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
Management and Leadership
19 Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
20 Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
21 Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
22 Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
23 Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
24 Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
25 Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
26 Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
27 Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
28 Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour /week)
Location: Stillorgan, Dublin South
Duration: Full Time 40 hours/week - Permanent, Relief Part time - 1-year fixed term contract
Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 29th October 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for immediate interviews.
Please note, all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Assistant Kyle
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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
1 Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
1 Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2 Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3 Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
4 Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5 Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6 Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7 Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
8 Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
9 In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
- Occupation and leisure activities
- Communication
- Behaviour support plans
- Independent living skills
- Social Integration and the use of community facilities
- Personal Care
- Personal Development
10 Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
11 Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
- Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
- Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
12 Attend all medical appointments as required.
13 Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
14 Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
15 In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
16 Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.
17 As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
18 Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
Management and Leadership
19 Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
20 Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
21 Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
22 Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
23 Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
24 Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
25 Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
26 Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
27 Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
28 Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Co. Kilkenny R95HN82
Duration: Full and part-time positions available
Candidates shortlisted will be contacted immediately
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting
relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and r
eference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
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Posted today
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Job Description
Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
Role Overview
- Reporting to: Person in Charge
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Benefits
- Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
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- Extensive in-house training programme
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- Free on-site parking
- CPD support
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- Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
- Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
- Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
- Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
Essential Requirements
- QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent
- Hold a full Irish driving license
- Prior experience in social care or healthcare
- Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
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Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
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- Free onsite parking
- CPD support
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- Facilitate and encourage decisionmaking, independence, and personal development.
- Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
- Work in a personcentred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
- Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
- Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
- Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
- Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
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