Programme Assistant (ID services)

AA Euro Healthcare are seeking applications from highly motivated individuals to join our client`s team for the following position of Programme Assistant.

The suitable candidate will be joining a well established and leading Intellectual Disability residential service located outside Dingle town, Co. Kerry.
Role
•   Work in conjunction with individual plans and aims for each individual in the programme.
•   Assist people with support needs in their work where necessary and supervising their tasks once they can work independently.
•   Engage with inspections and audits carried out by the organisation, HIQA/HSE.
•   Notify Management group or their point of contact of any behaviour that causes concern.
•   Coordinating and attend meetings.
•   Ensure that all equipment in the programme is safe, clean and in good working order
•   Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Line Manager.
•   Assist in the implementation of any organisation projects.
•   Build and maintained relationships of trust and confidence with the adults with support needs, co-workers, employees, and volunteers.

Requirements
•   QQI Level 5 Major Award in Community/Healthcare (with 8 completed modules)
•   At least 1 years` experience in working with adults with an intellectual disability/ autism
•   Experience of running programmes for adults with an intellectual disability/autism
•   An understanding of the New Directions (HSE) model of day support services – willingness to work in promoting this model within the role.
•   Ability to contribute towards the support, coaching, managing, and motivating and developing a mixed workforce of volunteers and employees.
•   Willing to undergo Garda Vetting

Attractive Salary + Benefits

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking

Full Job Spec on request

If you feel that you have the requirements and skills for this role, please apply with an updated copy of your CV.