Purpose
The jobs purpose is to support the intentional community, in developing and formalising a person-centred culture, and to achieve a high quality of personal outcomes in a time of rapidly changing regulatory requirements, while maintaining Camphill’s ethos and values.
Job Description:
To provide residential, job coaching, and lifestyle supports to adults with support needs, in an intentional community, by being part of a team of employees and volunteers creating a positive living experience, for the residents living in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Model and coordinate support to residents in the Community’s residential household(s), contributing to a safe homely environment where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
Provide support to persons with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
To ensure the provision of a quality service, working in partnership with the person being
supported, members of the Community and the person’s wider circle of support.
Participate in regular house meetings.
Work alongside, employees and volunteers within the house team and assist in the process of induction of new, staff and residents.
Ensure the support needs of residents are met in their daily lives.
Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes individual needs and choice into account
Maintain comprehensive and up to date residents’ records.
Undertake responsibility for health and safety in the home in line with policy and procedure and maintain necessary records.
Ensure all appropriate records are maintained and up to date for each resident.
To work a percentage of hours as a personal support worker to one resident. This aspect of the role includes emotional and social support, practical support and support with financial and health needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Fetac Level 5 Healthcare or similar transferable field
Two years work experience in social care
Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standard and regulations
Experience of providing support to people with complex needs
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads
Flexible, responsible and mature attitude to work
Ability to problem solve and make decisions
Highly motivated and reliable and have a flexible approach to working hours (roster shifts include weekend and overnights hours)
Excellent communication, people management and problem-solving skills, empathy and sensitivity to others
Full Clean Driving Licence
Details of the Role:
Salary: €12.50 per hour & sleep over at min rate.
Location: The Bridge Camphill, Main Street Kilcullen, Co Kildare R56 R744
Contract: Permanent – Fulltime 48 hours
Closing date: Noon Monday 07th December 2020
How to apply
Please email your application form, current cv and, cover letter to johanna.king.thebridge@camphill.ie
For queries or full job description please contact Johanna King at the address above or Phone 045 481597
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by Friday 11th December for interviews being held between the 14th & 18th December.