Job Descriptions

St. Joseph’s Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing high-quality services and supports for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

·        Why Join?

• Permanent, Full Time/ Locum job opportunity
• Career development through structured training and progression levels
• Section 39 pay scales
• Sick leave Scheme with terms and conditions
• Maternity Leave Scheme
• Pension - Organisation contribution of 6.35%
• Generous annual leave
• Full Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Death - in – service Scheme

  Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or a relevant field (Full award)
• Experience of working with children/adults in the field of intellectual disability
• Full manual driving licence and access to your own transport.
• A degree of flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them maximise their quality of life.

·         ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily personal care and support (dressing, hygiene, toileting, etc.).
• Support service users in leisure, work, and daily living activities, encouraging community participation.
• Monitor and report on service users’ physical, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist in implementing individual care programmes, including for those with challenging behaviour.
• Accompany and transport service users to and from services, outings, and appointments.
• Participate in supporting service users during holidays, hospital stays, or therapy sessions (including pool use if required).
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Keep all areas clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Help train and support new staff
• Use all equipment and aids safely and correctly.
• Report and record all accidents, incidents, and faulty equipment.
• Follow safety policies and legal obligations under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and ensure fire safety measures are upheld.

Informal enquiries to HR Department - 063-89252

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