RELIEF CARE WORKER

A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality. We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Relief Care Worker Longford Autism Service, Knockloughlin, Co Longford Fixed Term Contract 6 months, Variable Hours Job Purpose To provide and deliver personal care services to individuals with Intellectual Disability within a residential service setting, in an environment which values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioral support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviors and an environment that fosters community based living, personal development and social inclusion Minimum Education & Skills required Skills and knowledge in the areas of Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy and Downs Syndrome. Understand the principles of care and how to put them into practice. Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Know about communication, what helps and hinders communication and how to use it effectively. Know about, use and, understand different forms of communication. Job Duties & Responsibilities Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and adhering to safe practice at all times. Assist service users in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure. Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporating choice. Facilitate and implement a person centered service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of service users. Additional requirements To be able to work effectively in a team providing person centered support for service users. To be able to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times. To be able to adhere to all policies and procedures. Staff Benefits Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing Programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital Doctor Financial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance* To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page. These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services. A panel may be formed from these interviews. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.