Support Worker Day Services

SOS Kilkenny CLG; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS Kilkenny CLG is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for their Day Service, offering an engaging work environment and opportunities for growth. The role involves liaising with individuals with complex needs, coordinating support plans, and facilitating activities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Care and experience in relevant settings, along with strong communication and planning skills. Various benefits are provided to support staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

24 Days Annual Leave

Sick Pay Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity Leave

Study Assistance Scheme

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Care or relevant field.
• Experience with intellectual disability and/or autism is advantageous.
• Understanding of low arousal approaches and positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with people we support and their networks.
• Creating individual programmes of meaningful activities.
• Ensuring service objectives are met and reviewed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Programme planning

Computer literacy

Education

LEVEL 7 Degree in Social Care

Job description

SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.

Job Title: Support Worker - Day Service

Job Location(s): Callan Road Day Services /

Hours: 30 hours per week

Benefits:

• 24 Days Annual Leave
• Additional Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Maternity Leave
• Study Assistance Scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Wellness Program
• Savings Scheme
• Continual Professional Development opportunities
  
  

Role:

• Liaising appropriately with the people we support, their network of support, family members and other professionals where applicable, to ensure consistent planning.
• Working as part of a team to ensure that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to improve and develop the service.
• Working in partnership with colleagues and management to establish, maintain and monitor standards of performance for all aspects of the service, including involvement and consultation with the people we support.
• Working as part of a team in respect to risk management and establishing the right balance in risk assessments between enabling people we support to make choices and fulfilling the service duty of care.
• Creating and facilitating individual programmes of meaningful activities.
• Completion of reports as deemed necessary by the organisation.
• Supporting the people we support with regular exercise and outdoor activities.
• Attendance and successful completion of any training, education and development deemed necessary to support you in your role.
  
  

(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role).

Personal Profile

Education & Training:

• LEVEL 7 Degree in: Social Care/ Applied Social Studies in professional Social Care/ Social Care Practice/ Social Care Work or relevent Level 7 degree.
  
  

Experience:

• Working with individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in delivering positive behaviour support and low arousal approaches in a person centred environment.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills:

• Awareness of key worker role and philosophy surrounding supporting people with complex needs.
• Have an understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability and supporting people with complex needs.
• New Directions, HIQA and National Standards.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Programme planning.
• Computer literacy
• Ability to design schedules, write social stories, facilitate achievement of individual's personal goals
  
  

Competencies and Values:

• Human Rights Based Approach.
• Knowledge of Low Arousal Philosophy & Practice.
• Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
• Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
• Planning and Organising.
• Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.
  
  

Additional Requirement(s):

• A Full Clean Driving Licence essential.