Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for an Instructor to join their team in Day Services.
Who We Are:
WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.
WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
Hours of Work:
30 hours per week
What We Offer:
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Company Pension
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Death-in-Service Benefit
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Continuous Professional Development
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
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Bike to Work Scheme
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23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
Essential Requirements:
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A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential
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2+ years experience of working with people with intellectual disabilities
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Experience in service planning and in sourcing activities for the services
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Full Clean Drivers Licence
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Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland
Responsibilities of the Position:
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Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of services users.
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Provide supervision, instruction and guidance to services users and facilitate supervision in all programmes.
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Ensure the development, implementation, review and evaluation of programmes for services users, based on services users' needs and wishes.
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Identify, develop and participate in community based activities with service users.
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Identify and facilitate formal and informal training for service users.
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Ensuring appropriate material is ordered for programme delivery.
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When requested liaise with parents, advocates, and MDT as appropriate
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Attend and participate in client review meetings and other relevant meetings as requested.
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Liaise with outside agencies when requested.
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Promote and adopt a philosophy of care.
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Complete all relevant documentation and reports pertaining to service user's files including accident and incident reports.
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Compile requested reports for the MDT or other parties.
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Complete risk assessments.
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Assist service users with personal care as appropriate.
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Medication Management
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Be confident in dealing with behaviours that challenge.
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To familiarise, understand and follow all WIDA policies and procedures relevant to your role.
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Driving duties as required
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Any other duties assigned.
Required Skills and Attributes:
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Confidentiality
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Accountability
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Respect the dignity and privacy of service users
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Ability to deal with behaviours that challenge
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Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
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Advocate
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Good Team Player
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Strong planning and organisational skills
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Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions Standards
