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Full-Time – 35 hour week Contracts Locations: There are vacancies across many of our locations, with particular demand in Naas, Newbridge, and Johnstown services. Care Assistant HSE Salary Scale: €17.03 to €23.65 hourly DOE KARE Adult Supports work with people over the age of 18 years. We support people to live and be active in their community through supported employment, learning and everyday activities. We are currently recruiting for Social Care Assistants for Permanent Full-Time contracts. Responsibilities · Play an integral role in the implementation and evaluation of a person’s Individual Support Plan · Support individuals to enhance their life by ensuring that their goals are achieved · Plan and support individuals in preparing healthy nutritious meals · Support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives. This includes personal care and supporting people who have complex needs and behaviours that challenge. · Support individuals with their health, ensuring they have access to all relevant healthcare professionals · Support individuals to play a role in the general housekeeping while ensuring a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the home · Maintain effective communication with families and ensure that they are involved in the total care of the individual · Drive Kare vehicles to support the people who use our services. Requirements · Essential- Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker Programme - (at least 3 modules completed but must include Intellectual Disability) · Essential- A full, clean, manual Irish driving licence · Essential- Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship · An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management · A very good understanding of and experience support people with behaviours that can challenge and the use of positive behaviour support plans to support individuals · Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills · IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g., e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology · Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships · Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability Benefits · 25 days annual leave · Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) · Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions · Optional Salary Protection Plan · Rewarding work with flexible hours · Employee Assistance Programme · ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts · Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Support Worker
Support Worker - Respite service Naas, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: SW_PINES_2104 Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Facilitator
Facilitator - Day service Celbridge, Co. Kildare 32 hours per week Job reference: FAC_CELB_1604 Essential criteria for the position of Facilitator: Full Job Specification available on request
Deputy Manager
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland is driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are currently recruiting for an Deputy Manager for our Naas Store. Why join us? · Competitive Salary · KPI related bonus- Paid Monthly · Certified with Great Place to work · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays, maternity/paternity leave · Refer a friend scheme · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational Opportunities · Annual leave - starting at 21 days and rising to 23 days at year 6. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Experienced retail professional with a proven track record in deputy management roles · Ability to step up and lead with warmth and empathy, ensuring smooth operations even in the manager's absence. · A hunger for growth, eagerness to learn and eventually lead as one of our future store managers · Customer service is your passion, organisation your strength – ensuring every customer experience is exceptional. · Strong communication skills and a commitment to our company values are a must. What you will do: · Operational Store Excellence- Ensure adherence to store processes, regulations, and KPIs while supporting the Store Manager in analysing and improving results. · Customer Engagement- Ensure your team enrich customers' experiences with personalised advice and uphold a welcoming, tidy store atmosphere. · Leadership- Empower your team's growth and engagement through supportive leadership, training, and a culture of trust and respect. · Merchandising and Inventory- Ensure impeccably stocked shelves, use of correct planograms, ensuring accurate inventory management. · Brand Integrity - Ensuring that the animals entrusted to us are well cared for at all times, and that the welfare of the animal comes first. Maxi Zoo Ireland advocates responsible pet ownership.
