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 & 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 & 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.