Relief Care Worker

Rehab Group

Sligo

On-site

EUR 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid parental leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Rehab Group in Sligo is seeking a Relief Care Worker for a 12-month fixed term contract with variable hours. The role involves working with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, autism, and complex health needs, within a person-centered residential setting, adhering to HIQA standards and RehabCare guidelines.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and facilitating activities to promote independence and community inclusion while maintaining

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
Experience in medication management is advantageous.
Ability to work in an inclusive, client-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver person-centered care tailored to each service user.
Assist with personal care and manual handling while maintaining dignity and hygiene.
Assist service users with taking medications in line with policy.
Engage service users in education, recreation and community activities.
Ensure safety during transportation and adhere to policy and procedures.
Support teamwork to create a nurturing and supportive environment.

Skills

Medication management

Behaviour support

Teamwork

Driving

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Job description

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 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities! We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles. We will work with you to meet your needs. Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Relief Care Worker

12-month Fixed Term Contract, variable hours per week Location: RehabCare, Sligo Supported Accommodation

About the Role

The Care Worker will work in conjunction with the Residential Service Manager, and Team Leaders in the delivery of a quality client focused service. They will deliver a service users focused service, to individuals who have intellectual disability, autism, physical disabilities & complex health needs in a person centered children's residential service. Implementing and ensuring HIQA regulations and RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.

What We’re Looking For

Training in responses to behaviour that challenges and medication management.
Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care.
Work Experience not essential but would be an advantage.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

Your Responsibilities

Facilitate and implement a person centered service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of service users.
Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and adhering to safe practice at all times.
Assist service users in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure.
Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporating choice.
Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes, enabling service users to integrate with their local community and access local resources.
Ensure safe transportation of clients, by adhering to policy and procedure and the use of all safety equipment as appropriate.
Assist with catering, cleaning, general domestic duties and the documentation of information within the service as deemed necessary.
Promote and be actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for service users.

Additional Requirements

A flexible shift system will operate.
A full manual driving license, with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required.
Access to a car for business purposes.
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.

What We Offer