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Team Member - Day Services SC081
Applications are invited for the above full time permanent positions.
The Organisation:
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities.
We support people across a wide range of services within residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.
The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working across several of the above areas, further developing their skill set.
Purpose of the Post:
The overall role and responsibility of a Team Member is to provide education and training in vocational skills, independence and life-skills through programmes that includes all aspects of daily living. The team member should promote person-centredness at all times.
Candidates must meet the following criteria relevant to the role:
Successfully have obtained a degree (Honours) in Social Care, Intellectual Disability Nursing, Information Technology Management, Home-Economics or Art and Design.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
Minimum one years’ experience working in the area of intellectual disability is desirable.
The aptitude to provide a person-centred approach to programmes.
Full driving licence is desirable.
The flexibility to work in all areas of Day Services.
Knowledge of New Directions Guidelines and InterimStandards.
Salary and qualifications are in accordance with Department of Health consolidated pay scales, €41,075 - €59,360 LSI per annum.
All queries in relation to this post should be emailed to recruitment@stewartscare.ie
Please include a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.
Applications will be short-listed based on the information supplied.
A panel may be formed, from which future permanent and temporary positions may be filled.
Stewarts Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job Description Team Member Day Services SC081
Role
Team Member, Day Services
Duration of Post
Permanent Full Time (39 hours per week)
Location
Palmerstown, West Dublin, Kildare and Meath.
Reporting Relationship
Director of Care, Day Services
Job Purpose
The overall role and responsibility of a Team Member is to provide education and training in vocationalskills, independence and life-skills through programmes that includes all aspects of daily living. The team member should promote person-centredness at all times.
Scope of the Role
The Team Member is a member of the Day Services Department and will deliver programmes in conjunction with the wide multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
General Duties
Have the flexibility to work across all of Day Services to meet the needs of the service.
Take the lead role in implementing day services programmes for service user.
Promote best practice.
To follow correct procedure for all incidents / accidents.
Keep accurate records.
Communicate with the line managers daily and provide up-to-date service reports.
Promote innovation in service delivery throughout day services.
Work as part of a team in contributing to the design and further development of the Day Services Programme in line with New Directions Guidelines.
Support service users in conjunction with Person Centred Planning (PCP) to set personal goals, develop and carry out a plan to achieve these goals.
Promote person-centredness throughout the service.
Listen to service users wishes and support them to advocate for themselves while encouraging them to take responsibility for decisions in their day to day lives.
Support service users to carry out a swimming programme, which will include entering the pool.
Actively seek new interests and opportunities with service users to interact in their community in a positive way and promote active citizenship.
Provide personal assistance for service users in the areas of personal needs including intimate care.
Communicate with Line Manager on a regular daily basis and provide up to date service reports.
Undertake driving duties and bus escort duties in Stewarts Care vehicles once initial training complete. Ensure all bus protocols and policies are followed.
Maintain record systems in accordance with Adult Services policies.
Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.
Quality, Service User Safety and Governance
Work directly with service users and staff on a day-to-day basis.
Plan and develop programmes (with his/her team) to meet the individual needs of service users.
Provide and maintain high standards of care to ensure dignity and respect for each service user.
Participate in the development, training, education and care of service users and to ensure their welfare and safety.
Be responsible as the need arises for service users and act as a key worker.
Maintain a friendly and supportive relationship with parents and families while respecting the individual’s right to privacy.
Receive feedback from service users and their families with an emphasis on improving the experience and provision of quality of care within Day Services.
To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team so as to ensure that the continuity of health care for service users is maintained to a high standard.
Maintain the highest possible standards at all times in relation to “Best Practice” Health / Safety, Hygiene and Delivery of Service.
To promote self-development, independence and individuality of each service user.
Transition service users from traditional campus-based model of care delivery to community-based supports (Hubs).
Be responsible for implementation of risk management policy and procedures.
Ensure that the health and welfare of staff and service users is maintained in accordance with Stewarts Care procedures and that all safety precautions are implemented.
Apply adult safeguarding policies and ensure they are adhered to across all of Day Services.
Be responsible for the implementation of fire safety recommendations and standards as identified by the fire safety officer.
Maintain a code of confidentiality and discretion in all dealings with service users, families and staff.
Administer, supervise and record prescribed medication, where trained and applicable.
Financial and Resource
Be accountable for all resources and budgetary provisions within your area of responsibility. Implement appropriate systems to ensure accountability is appropriately disseminated throughout the service.
Management
Is fully accountable for Care Staff within day services.
To provide support to students on placement.
Follow the reporting mechanism for all incidents/accidents and record same.
To provide written reports as required and have an appreciation of the importance of legal aspects and be able to write a factual statement concerning an accident or incident which occurs.
Ensure appropriate management practices are applied and performance management strategies, as outlined by the HR Department, are implemented.
Ensure all staff within area of accountability, meet the requirements outlined by the L&D department for core competency training and best practice training.
Provide regular supervision to staff.
Co-ordinate staff meetings to enhance teamwork and promote good communication.
Identify staff training needs and deficits.
Ensure staff are educated with regard to relevant policy.
Information Technology Skills
Observe strictly the Code of Confidentiality.
Competencies, Skills and Knowledge
Candidates must demonstrate sufficient competency and professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Education and Skills
Successfully have obtained a degree (Honours) in Social Care, Intellectual Disability Nursing, Information Technology Management, Home-Economics or Art and Design.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
Minimum one years’ experience working in the area of intellectual disability is desirable.
The aptitude to provide a person-centred approach to programmes.
Full driving licence is desirable.
The flexibility to work in all areas of Day Services.
Knowledge of New Directions Guidelines and Interim Standards
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Team Member, Day Services – Stewarts Care SC081
Remuneration
Current Salary Scale: €40,325 - €58,483 LSI (Occupational Therapist Salary Scale), Your salary is paid monthly (16th unless when 16th falls on Saturday or Sunday you are paid on the Friday prior to the 16th) by direct credit transfer into any Bank or Building Society of your choice where the paypath system operates.
Salaries and increments are paid in accordance with DOH salary scales
Annual leave
24 Days per annum
Working week
The hours allocated to this post are 39 hours exclusive of lunch breaks.
The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Director of Care and in accordance with the needs of the service
Probation
All employees will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, with an extension if required to 9 months. This probationary period applies to all employees irrespective of their role or type of role.
Garda Vetting
Stewarts will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the organisation until the Garda Vetting process has been completed and the organisation is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to the Service Users and employees.
References
Stewarts will seek up to two written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisation with which the candidate has been associated. Stewarts reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties. You may be required to perform any other such duties as may be assigned by your manager or person nominated by them. As the duties and responsibilities of any post in Stewarts are likely to change with on-going needs of service users, staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility and a willingness to develop new approaches to their work.