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) providing 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.
Manage and oversee the day to day running of the residential household(s) within the Community.
Work within community budgets.
Manage administrative and financial systems of the home and ensure that buildings are well maintained and in good repair. Bring any issues about the home to the attention of the House Coordinator / Person in Charge.
Manage the house team ensuring that there is always adequate cover for resident support and organise schedules if needed.
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 and occasionally chair regular house meetings.
Shift manage employees and volunteers within the house team and assist in the process of induction of new staff and residents.
Coordinate and ensure the support needs of residents are met in their daily lives.
Ensure that the Community provides the best standard of care and support, complies with legislation, policies, best practice and can demonstrate the same.
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.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Third Level Degree in Social Care or related discipline
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 – willing to work rosters which include sleepovers and weekend 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 Scale: €15.00
Location: Camphill Community Ballybay, Corraskea, Robb Farm, Ballybay, Co Monaghan A75EO65
Contract: Permanent 40 hour per week
Closing date: Noon Friday 11th September 2020
How to apply
Please email your application form and current cv to Amy.Flynn.Ballybay@camphill.ie
For queries or full job description please contact Amy at the address above or Phone 042 97 48197
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by Friday 18th September for interviews being held between the 21st September and 25th September 2020