Programme Assistant Driver - Supported Living Service

Programme Assistant Driver Supported Living Kilkenny

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment.

We would like to invite applications for the following 39 hour, permanent role.

Responsibilities

• Support individual members to maximise their potential using a person centred approach.
• Assist members in all aspects of personal care and daily living as identified by them.
• Support participation in social activities outside the home as identified by the members.
• Support independent living skills training as identified by the person.
• Be a key worker and advocate for the members.
• Complete the normal range of duties associated with the upkeep of a residence.
• Ensure that work and interaction promotes and enhances the independent living capacity of the people using the service.
• Be available to work flexible hours, i.e. mornings, evenings, overnights.
• Implement the action planning and reporting systems within the parameters set by the Service Co ordinator.
• Actively ensure that standards and practices regarding health and safety are fully adhered to in all areas of the service; record and report any incidents/accidents to the Service Co ordinator.
• Work in a confidential manner respecting people's right to privacy.
• Comply with IWA's Parent and Ancillary Safety Statements and any legislative duties set out in current Health and Safety and Fire Safety Legislation.
• Ensure responsibilities to safeguard children and adults from abuse or harm; adhere to IWA's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• Carry out other duties and/or responsibilities which may be assigned from time to time.
• Record and report any hazards, accidents or potential incidents to the Service Coordinator/Service Support Officer.
• Use clamping, hoisting and lifting equipment as an essential part of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 completed modules of QQI level 5 (Major Award) Care Support or similar qualification is essential.
• Relevant QQI Major Awards: Community & Health Services (incl. minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Provision & Practice), Health Service Skills (incl. minor components in Workplace Statutory Policies & Procedures and Care Skills and Care Support), Health Care Support (incl. minor components Safety & Health at Work and Care Skills and Care Support).
• Category B Driving Licence is required.
• Advantage: willingness to undertake the Category D driving licence in the future.
• Strong computer and administration skills are an advantage.
• Previous experience of working with people with disabilities is desirable.
• Understanding of the social model of disability and person centred planning is an advantage.
• Understanding of independent living is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.

Competencies

• Communicating and Influencing
• Motivating and Empowering
• Innovation and Creativity
• Planning and Organising
• Quality and Customer Focus

Availability

This is a set roster that is implemented from the employee's start date and rolls on a 4 week basis. Week 1 may include days/splits; week 2 may include two long shifts and a weekend on; week 3 may include mornings or evenings; week 4 may include nights (waking or sleepovers).

Behaviours

• The ability to work as part of a team and work on own initiative.
• An ability to build strong relationships at all levels and show confidence among the team.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Be of good character.

Remuneration & Benefits

Flexible hours including day, evening, overnight and on call rota.

Salary range for this position is €16.21 to €18.03 per hour (DOE).

Excellent working conditions.

Training & development opportunities.

Annual leave - 8% of hours worked.

PRSA Pension scheme available and HSF Health Cash Plans.

Employee Assistance Service.

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

Application Process

Applicants must provide documentary evidence of relevant qualifications. The position remains open until filled.