Job Purpose
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 its ethos and values.
The area of work will include a facilitative role for empowering people to expand their activities beyond the bounds of the community in line with the “New Directions” Policy. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness and flexibility to adapt within their role and take on additional responsibilities.
If you have a passion for empowering people with special needs and thrive on working in a job that requires many different skills sets, this might be for you.
General Job Description:
To provide residential, training and lifestyle supports to adults with special needs, in an intentional community, by being part of a team of co-workers, volunteers and employees creating a positive living experience, and an environment and atmosphere within the home in which the needs of people can be met.
Key Requirements
Attributes and Qualifications for employees of The Bridge Community:
Level 5 or higher in health and social care or similar field
Excellent communication, people management and problem-solving skills, empathy and sensitivity to others.
The ability to work collaboratively and motivate a team to enthusiastically support individuals
Energy and enthusiasm, be highly motivated, reliable and have a flexible approach to working hours
Good planning and time management skills
An openness to the Camphill Ethos and alternative models of Social Care
An Understanding of HIQA Standards, Regulations, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Duty of Care
Work experience in a related area such as personal assistant/carer, community development or social care and/or community regeneration
Experience in supporting people that display challenging behaviour
Full Clean Driving Licence.
This post is subject to Garda vetting
Please direct all enquiries to Johanna at 045-481597.
Full Job Description
and Person Specification attached
Applications will only be accepted by email to johanna.king.thebridge@camphill.ie with letter of application and CV attached.
Closing Date for applications will be 5pm Friday the 30th October 2020