Instructor / Supervisor

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives. We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs. We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Skills and attributes

• CORU
• Social Care

Description

Support adults to move forward with confidence and independence.
Links is a progressive, community based service in Bray supporting adults aged 22-40 with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

As a flexible drop in service, Links supports people to build everyday life skills, access employment and education, and live more independently. Service Users take part in skills based learning and community activities, with staff providing supportive, person centred guidance that encourages choice, growth and meaningful participation.

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our Clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
• OR
• Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)
• OR
• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)

Applicants must have:

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
• A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team
• A knowledge of the New Directions regulations/standards and relevant legislation
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
• Minimum of 1 years' post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
• Experience working with people with complex needs in a variety of different situations.
• Experience in dealing with responsive behaviour in a positive manner.
• Have excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and creative.
• Excellent personal & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT skills and report writing skills.
• Interest in activities and supports in the community.
• An ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer