{"id":17400,"date":"2020-07-18T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=17400"},"modified":"2020-07-18T10:30:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-18T07:30:09","slug":"international-job-opportunities-at-the-brothers-of-charity-services-social-care-worker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/international-job-opportunities-at-the-brothers-of-charity-services-social-care-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"International Job Opportunities at The Brothers of Charity Services – Social Care Worker"},"content":{"rendered":"
Temporary Part-Time Social Care Worker <\/b>(2020-68)<\/p>\n

Job Type: Temporary Part-time
\nLocation: West Galway Adult Services
\nSalary: Not disclosed<\/p>\n

Job Details
\nBROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND \u2013 WEST REGION
\nTEMPORARY PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER
\nBRUACH NA MARA SERVICES<\/p>\n

JOB REF: 68\/2020
\nA panel may be formed from this competition from which future Social Care Worker vacancies in the Bruach na Mara Services may be filled over the next 6 months.
\nLocation:
\nThe Brothers of Charity Services in South Connemara are a community based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and varied life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship \/ partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people supported by the service to have meaningful social roles and to have the chance to form real friendships.<\/p>\n

T\u00e1 Seirbh\u00eds Bhruach Na Mara lonnaithe i gceantar na Gaeltachta i Chonamara Theas. Tugann muid taca\u00edocht de dhaoine le m\u00edchumas intleacht\u00fala maireacht\u00e1il ina gceantair dh\u00fachais f\u00e9in, i measc a muintir agus a gc\u00e1irde chun go mbeadh an duine in ann deis a fh\u00e1il a bheith l\u00e1n ph\u00e1irteach ina phobal f\u00e9in.<\/p>\n

The Role:<\/b>
\nThe Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader\/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences.<\/p>\n

Reporting\/Responsible To:<\/b>
\nTeam Leader\/Service Coordinator\/Area Manager
\nQualifications:
\nCandidates must hold one of the following qualifications:
\nHETAC\/DIT\/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies\/Social Care
\nOpen Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
\nApplications will also be considered from candidates holding other qualifications; e.g. Nursing (RNID\/RNMH), Teaching, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology, Social Work.
\nA full clean Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service.
\nFluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post.<\/p>\n

Experience:<\/b>
\nCandidates should have a minimum of 2 year\u2019s experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience in working and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential. This may include autism, complex medical needs, mental health, behaviours that challenge and physical disabilities.<\/p>\n

Skills:<\/b>
\nCandidates must demonstrate:
\nExcellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through.
\nThe ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
\nExcellent listening skills
\nCreativity and initiative
\nBe innovative and self-motivated
\nCommitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy
\nThe ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality
\nPatience and a sense of humour
\nStaff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service.
\nKeep up to date with current practice within the field
\nTo actively lead the service and staff team assigned to you by the Team leader \/ Social Care leader \/Service Coordinator.
\nArrange staff cover when required.<\/p>\n

Working Hours:<\/b>
\n74\/78 hours a fortnight will be based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work sleepovers, night duties, weekends and public holidays. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.<\/p>\n

Annual Leave:<\/b>
\n22 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years\u2019 service respectively.<\/p>\n

Remuneration:<\/b>
\n\u20ac32,480 x 10 increments – \u20ac46,138 (max) pro rata per annum. LSI \u20ac47,025 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.<\/p>\n

Tenure:
\nThis position is Temporary, part-time and pensionable<\/p>\n

Probation:<\/b>
\nA probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period
\nmay be extended at the Employer\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n

JOB DESCRIPTION<\/b>
\nThe Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their outlook and working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.
\nSpecific Conditions:
\nStaff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
\nStaff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person with an intellectual disability.
\nStaff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence.<\/p>\n

Main duties and functions:<\/b>
\nBe an active member of the assigned team.
\nDevelop positive relationships with individuals.
\nEnsure that the care and training of all individuals is of the highest professional standard using Individual Personal Outcome Plans and a Key Worker system.
\nAdvocate for the individuals in all aspects of life by developing a good working relationship with the family and others involved with them.
\nSupport and facilitate individuals in community participation, education, integration and the development of their independence.
\nEnsure the Service is operating in line with all current legislation, guidance documents and best practice, for example New Directions, Health Information and Quality Authority Standards (HIQA) for residential Services.
\nSupport individuals in recreational and social activities in the evenings and at weekends.
\nBe willing to participate in all training and recreational activities including taking individuals to community based activities, outings, trips and holidays as arranged.
\nAssist individuals in making informed decisions.
\nSupport individuals in developing and maintaining friendships and other relationships.
\nSupport individuals in exercising their rights and managing their finances.
\nAssist the individuals in accessing public services such as medical services, public transport, and so on.
\nHelp individuals to achieve personal goals and choices with regard to employment, home environment and leisure activities.
\nAssist individuals in maintaining good health, receiving appropriate healthcare and maintaining good personal hygiene.
\nSupport the individuals with their personal care and activities of daily living.
\nIn conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, carry out regular positive behavioural programming reviews and set goals for improvement.
\nCarry out housekeeping duties, and ensure the centre or house is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and d\u00e9cor.
\nAssist individuals in menu planning and preparation of food, cooking daily meals and maintaining a high standard of food hygiene.
\nAdminister medication when necessary in line with the Services\u2019 Medication Administration and Management Policy.
\nSupervise support workers while on duty.
\nProvide leadership to the staff team in the absence of the Team Leader\/Social Care Leader.
\nAvail of all training and development opportunities that enhance this position.
\nMaintain records with respect to individuals, finances, purchasing and human resources as are required.
\nEnsure confidentiality is maintained in all matters concerning people supported by the services including the safe storage of reports and records.
\nEnsure that all accidents\/incidents to individuals, staff and visitors are reported in accordance with Service policy.
\nOperate within the policies and procedures of the Service in all aspects of your work.
\nPromote dignity at work and show respect to individuals, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty.
\nBe aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures within the work place, i.e. fire detection, evacuation and fire fighting.
\nTo be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees\u2019 obligations as set out under Chapter 2, numbers 13, 14 & 15 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005.
\nAs the duties and responsibilities of any post in the Service are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the people supported by the services, i.e. age, level of disability, etc staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to their work as the people supported by the services needs demand.
\nPerform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the Team Leader\/ Service coordinator. All duties must be carried out in person at all times.<\/p>\n

The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and Individuals demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.<\/p>\n

Informal enquiries for the above post to:
\nSin\u00e9ad O\u2019Kane, Area Manager or
\nSharon Faherty, Service Coordinator on +353(0)91 869790
\nClosing date for receipt of completed applications on-line is: 5pm Wednesday, 22nd July 2020
\nThe Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer<\/p>\n

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