Social Care Assistant Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.

Purpose of Post

The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.

The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.

The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.

The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:

Advocacy & Rights

1 Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.

2 Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.

3 Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.

4 Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.

5 Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.

6 Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.

7 Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.