Job Description

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing high-quality services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.


Why Join?

  • Permanent, Full Time/ Locum job opportunity
  • Career development through structured training and progression levels
  • Section 39 pay scales
  • Sick leave Scheme with terms and conditions
  • Maternity Leave Scheme
  • Pension - Organisation contribution of 6.35%
  • Generous annual leave
  • Full Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
  • Death - in - service Scheme



We are currently seeking Home Support Workers Locum to work one-on-one supporting families in their own homes and in the community in the below areas:

  • Mallow Co. Cork
  • Glantane Co. Cork
  • Fermoy Co. Cork
  • Kanturk Co. Cork
  • Newmarket Co. Cork
  • Charleville Co. Cork
  • Mitchelstown Co. Cork



Requirements:

  • QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or a relevant field (Full award) or have completed Care Skills (5N2770) OR Care of the Older Person (5N2706),  Personal Effectiveness (5N1390) & Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734)
  • Experience of working with children/adults in the field of intellectual disability
  • Full manual driving licence and access to your own transport.
  • A genuine passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them maximise their quality of life.


Responsibilities:

 

  • To be responsible for general wellbeing of the adult/child while in your care.
  • To implement the adults/child's individual Programme plan/care plan as appropriate. Instruction from Multi-Disciplinary Team will be given as required.
  • To assist with clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene as required.
  • To ensure all interactions with the adult/child and his/her family is approached with dignity and respect.
  • To respect the privacy of the adult/child at all times.
  • Ensure adequate reports are kept as requested.
  • To promote a positive awareness of disability in the community.
  • To report all Safeguarding concerns to Designated Officer and line-manager.


Please note, Locum Contracts include access to Statutory Sick Leave only.




For informal queries please contact Marcella O'Reilly on 086-0831836 or contact HR 06389252


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