Care Assistant, Autism Services

Corlann, Limerick

Applications are invited for the following positions across our services

CARE ASSISTANT - Autism Services

Work Location:

Foynes, Co. Limerick

Permanent contracts available

Panels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Care Assistant 13-point scale €34,536 - €47,954 (pro-rata)

Working with Corlann

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

· Competitive Rates of Pay

· 22 days Annual Leave

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· Flexible Working Hours

· Full Training provided

· Full & Part-Time Work

· Career Progression

· Sick Leave

· Employee Assistance Programs

The role of a Care Assistant

Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration

This position involves:

· Supporting two individuals in their own individualised apartments.

· Promoting independence, choice and life skills.

· Support structure daily routines and community engagement with meaningful activities.

· Delivering structured, person centred care in line with assessed needs and care planning processes.

· Implementing positive behaviour strategies.

· Maintain a calm predictable and supportive environment.

All applicants are required to :

· Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field

· Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads

· Demonstrate experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disability and complex needs.

· Have knowledge of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.

· Excellent communication skills

Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer