Support Worker - Clonakilty Day Services - Spec Purpose - 20 Hrs/Wk - Ref B

at  CoAction West Cork

PLEASE NOTE THAT A 12 MONTH PANEL MAY BE FORMED FROM THESE INTERVIEWS FROM WHICH FUTURE POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED.

For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our website www.coaction.ie or you can email HRgen@coaction.ie

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• QQI (FETAC) level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent healthcare/social care qualification.
• A Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence for manual vehicles

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Supporting people with intellectual disabilities in a community setting in their own homes
• Experience /knowledge of social housing, government benefits
• Experiencing managing/leading a team
• Ability to problem solve and be solution focused
• Ability to build strong working relationships with families and other stakeholders
• To be a strong advocate for the people being supported
• To be committed to supporting people through changes and difficult times
• To have a strong belief in supporting people to live self-directed lives

OVERALL PURPOSE OF POSITION

CoAction is committed to supporting individuals to live the lives that they choose. Supported Independent living enables people to live in their own homes with the support that they need to do so. People can avail of these supports in a way that suits them and their families.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• All required paperwork and reports surrounding the development of the individual supported.

• Overall supervision of community support staff ensuring that supports are delivered in a safe and consistent manner.

• Assisting and supporting community support staff in carrying out assessments and developing and following consistent supports and or training for the individual
• The supervision and management of community support staff, payroll submissions and appraisals.
• Supporting individuals to access appropriate housing, working with CWO and landlords to ensure the people being supported have access to any housing financial assistance that may be available to them. He/she will need to build a good working relationship with both to ensure the security of the individual’s tenancy
• The coordinator will hold regular meetings with families, individuals and advocates
• Ensure that training identified to enable the individual to live as independent a life as possible is accessed by the individual through courses, day services and MDT.
• The Coordinator may be required to be accessible out of hours for telephone support and to provide “hands on “support to people where appropriate

GENERAL DUTIES

• To promote a positive and respectful awareness of learning disability in the community.
• You may be required to drive Coaction’s Transport (mini-bus) and instruction for same will be provided. You will be required to have a full driving licence.
• To participate in training and continuous professional development particularly in the area of Intellectual Disabilities.