Full job description
At Mountain View Day Service we provide support and services to adults with a moderate to severe/profound intellectual disability. We aim to provide a person-centred approach for all service users in line with New Directions. Our aim is to support all our service users to achieve the highest possible levels of participation, involvement, and independence in their local community.
To support our mission, vision, and development of the organisation we are looking for:

• Day Service Support Worker (26hrs per week)

Role Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent relevant qualification in Health or Social Care
• A minimum of 6 months’ work experience working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage
• Good IT and report writing skills.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle
• A good understanding of New Directions and Person Centredness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provision of Person Centred Supports and Opportunities

• To facilitate, encourage and develop each individual’s choice and decision-making skills, and ensuring the individuals and their representatives are actively involved in the decision-making process
• Supporting individuals to progress in line with their Individual Plan as directed by the Team Leader and Day Services Manager.
• Assume Key Working responsibilities with assigned individuals supporting meaningful engagement and opportunities to participate.
• Accompany and support Individuals on outings and using community social and recreational facilities as required.
• Ensure that the will and preference of the Individual’s is articulated and informs all supports provided.
• Provide intimate care supports in a manner which the Individual’s privacy, dignity and choices.
• To support, promote and facilitate a range of valued social roles which enable Individual to contribute their skills and talents.
• To support promote and enable the Individual to direct their lives enabling them to maximise their independence and control.
• To ensure the best possible health and wellbeing of individuals in all areas of their lives including healthy eating and promoting a healthy active lifestyle
• Respect professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality for all individual and service information.

Maintaining Safe and Effective Work Systems/Record Keeping and Reporting

• Evidence the planned supports for meaningful engagement in activities through key working sessions, daily logs, and other service information systems.
• Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
• Be familiar and operate to fire regulations and emergency procedures and participate in the implementation of same.
• Adhere to all standards and practices regarding health and safety in all areas of Mountain View Day Service and participate in incident reviews or other investigations as required.
• Report and record all complaints, concerns incidents, accident, or near misses in line with the standards.
• Reporting any challenges, issues, or concerns to Team Leader/Day Services Coordinator
• Record and report any hazards or accidents to the Team Leader/Day Services Coordinator.
• Keep relevant and up to date Mountain View Day Service record systems in line with required standards and within GDPR requirements.
• Attend and participate fully in regular staff meetings where all aspects of the service area are discussed with a view to maintaining high standards.
• Attend mandatory and specific skills training courses as scheduled.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Motivation, Teamwork, and positive professional approach.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and team working skills.
• Demonstrate a high capacity for responsibility, creativity, and individual initiative.
• Demonstrate a commitment to using the resources available to the service in a planned and efficient manner.
• Provide cover as required.
• To perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Team Leader/Day Service Co-ordinator

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role, the organisation may add other duties over time.
A 6-month probationary period will apply. Garda Clearance and reference checks will be required for all prospective employees.
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a full CV and cover letter.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday the 27th of October at 4pm.
The company does not currently provide sponsorship or relocation packages.
For further information please contact the office on 053 913 4987
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.00-€21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 26 per week
Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Teach Munna, CO. Wexford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/10/2024
Reference ID: MV Day Service