CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer.
The aim of the adult services training and employment programmes within the Centre is to develop a range of practical and training skills with a view towards increasing innovation, independence and a sense of achievement for the people that use our services. The programmes contain vocational training and social and recreational activities. The role of the Support Worker is to assist the Instructor and/or The Social Care Leader in the planning, developing, implementing and reviewing specified programmes in line with the ethos of the organisation. The Support Worker also has responsibility for supporting the person that avail of our services with their personal care (clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene).
To take guidance from your instructor/Social Care Leader in the delivery of programmes
To be aware of the individuality of each service user i.e. their interests, likes/dislikes, abilities, and their means of communication.
To at all times treat service users with dignity and respect.
To promote a friendly and supportive environment in the training centre and in the community.
To provide the highest possible standard of care at all areas and develop a caring relationship with each service user.
To assist in the personal care of service users where appropriate. (i.e. clothing, feeding, toileting and general hygiene)
To report all accidents, incidents and complaints in the appropriate manner.
To be an active advocate for the service users.
To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the ethos of the organisation.
To liaise with other relevant staff.
To assist in the maintenance of the adult services centre.
To be familiar with CoAction’s policies and procedures.
To be familiar with Health and Safety regulations and policies and to carry out any tasks or safety measures that may be laid down.
To ensure safety and safe working conditions in the workplace.
To ensure the safety of supported individuals within the centre and the community at all times.
To report any defective /faulty equipment.
To contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall development of CoAction and the services it provides.
To attend to parents and other visitors to the Adult Services centre with courtesy, tact and consideration.
To follow cash handling procedures as determined by the area manager and/ or the accounts department
To drive Company vehicles as required.
To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in training courses.
Ability to work within a team and independently and to be motivated and flexible.
A knowledge of best practices when supporting individual’s with a diagnosis of ASD.
Ability to use creative thinking, initiative, problem solving and good decision making skills.
To support all individuals with a person centred approach focusing on greater independence.
To maintain a happy, stimulating and secure environment for all supported individuals.
To maintain a high level of supervision/support at all times.
To contribute to the assessment of the needs of individual service users, and to the formation of programmes to meet those needs. These programmes will include educational, social, vocational, physical, life skills and therapeutic activities.
To support individuals in these activities.
To contribute to the recording and evaluation of these activities.
