Social Care Assistant -Day Service ( 1 year fixed-term contract)

Cumas New Ross is the business name of Co. Wexford Community Workshop established in 1975. We provide support and services to adults with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. It is our vision that all individuals achieve the highest possible levels of participation, involvement, and independence at work, in their local community of choice and society in general, by the enhancement of and commitment their rights, will and preference, wants and needs, opportunities and future aspirations.

To support our mission, vision, and development of the organisation we are looking for:

• Social Care Assistant (full-time, 1 year fixed-term contract)

Role Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care
• A minimum of 6 months’ work experience working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage
• Good IT and report writing skills.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provision of Person Centred Supports and Opportunities

• To facilitate, encourage and develop each individual’s choice and decision-making skills, and ensuring the individuals and their representatives are actively involved in the decision-making process
• Supporting individuals to progress in line with their Individual Plan as directed by the Day Services Facilitators, Team Leader, and Day Services Co-ordinator.
• Assume Key Working responsibilities with assigned individuals supporting meaningful engagement and opportunities to participate.
• Accompany and support Individuals on holidays, outings, and in using community social and recreational facilities as required.
• Ensure that the will and preference of the Individual’s is articulated and informs all supports provided.
• Provide intimate care supports in a manner which the Individual’s privacy, dignity, choices, and preferences are upheld and in line with Cumas’s intimate care policy and as set out in their Support Plan.
• To support, promote and facilitate a range of valued social roles which enable Individual to contribute their skills and talents.
• To support promote and enable the Individual to direct their lives enabling them to maximise their independence and control.
• To ensure the best possible health and wellbeing of individuals in all areas of their lives including healthy eating and promoting a healthy active lifestyle
• Ensuring that your work and interaction with others is such that it promotes and enhances the independence of the service users.
• Respect professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality for all individual and service information.

Project/Programme/Individual Opportunity Planning and Implementation

• To support the delivery of a range of capacity building projects and programmes both in house and community based which support each service user to increase their social participation and independence at the time of their choosing.
• Support projects/programmes and supports in a manner which is adapted to individuals and in line with the planning mechanisms.
• Ensure service locations set up, cleaned, and left appropriately after use.
• Support alternative communication methods with individuals for their projects, programmes, and opportunities using a variety of traditional and alternative communication methods.
• Supporting the completion of monthly & quarterly feedback/planning and review sessions with Individuals and groups
• Share information with Individuals/staff/volunteers as required by the Day Service Facilitator

Maintaining Safe and Effective Work Systems/Record Keeping and Reporting

• Evidence the planned supports for meaningful engagement in activities through key working sessions, daily logs, and other service information systems.
• Be familiar with and ensure that Cumas policies, procedures, and codes of practice are adhered to.
• Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
• Be familiar and operate to fire regulations and emergency procedures and participate in the implementation of same.
• Adhere to all standards and practices regarding health and safety in all areas of Cumas and participate in incident reviews or other investigations as required.
• Report and record all complaints, concerns incidents, accident, or near misses in line with the standards.
• Reporting any challenges, issues, or concerns to Team Leader/Day Services Coordinator
• Record and report any hazards or accidents to the Team Leader/Day Services Coordinator.
• Keep relevant and up to date Cumas record systems in line with required standards and within GDPR requirements.
• Attend and participate fully in regular staff meetings where all aspects of the service area are discussed with a view to maintaining high standards.
• Attend mandatory and specific skills training courses as scheduled.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of Cumas through the communication and participation structures.
• Demonstrate Motivation, Teamwork, and positive professional approach.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and team working skills.
• Demonstrate a high capacity for responsibility, creativity, and individual initiative.
• Demonstrate a commitment to using the resources available to the service in a planned and efficient manner.
• Provide cover as required.
• To perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Team Leader/Day Service Co-ordinator

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role, the organisation may add other duties over time.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Human Rights Based Approach.
• Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
• Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
• Planning and organising.
• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in work duties and working hours.
• Respect the dignity and privacy of service the people we support.

Positions are based in New Ross area, Co. Wexford.

A 3-month probationary period will apply. Garda Clearance and reference checks will be required for all prospective employees.

Description and Person Specification are available upon request.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting a full CV and cover letter.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday the 1st of October at 4pm.

Cumas New Ross is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person