RELIEF CARE WORKER

August 27, 2024

Rehab Group

Killarney

OTHER

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
Kilcummin Accommodation Service,
Killarney, Co Kerry
Fixed Term Contract, 6 months, Variable hours

Job Purpose
To provide an individualised service to Adults with a diagnosis of intellectual disability in an environment which values and respects the rights of the person in line with The National Standards for Adult Safeguarding.

Minimum Education & Skills required

QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience in a similar setting
Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management.
Skills and knowledge in the areas of Autism, Intellectual Disability, and Epilepsy

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Promote and actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the service user.
Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporating choice
Assist service users in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure.
Ensure safe transportation of clients, by adhering to policy and procedure and the use of all safety equipment as appropriate.

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.

Closing Date: Thursday, 19th September 2024.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available