Part Time Care Assistant/Support Worker

Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant/Support Worker?Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers (120 hours per 4 weeks) to join their team working across residential and respite 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:You will work a minimum of 120 hours per 4 weeks.What We Offer:Company PensionDeath-in-Service BenefitContinuous Professional DevelopmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveBike to Work Scheme23 days holidays (Pro Rata)Essential Requirements:A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential1+ years’ experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience, preferable)Full Clean Drivers LicenceRequired Skills and Attributes:ConfidentialityAccountabilityAbility to show leadershipResilience and empathyExcellent Interpersonal and communication skillsFlexibility in work duties and working hoursRespect the dignity and privacy of service usersStrong planning and organisational skillsKnowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards.Sample of responsibilities of the Position :Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users.Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user.Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user.To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews.Support service users medication managementProvide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service usersTo process an application for a role with WIDA , we need to process personal data about you.This is in our legitimate interest and is also necessary in order to take steps at the your request prior to entering into a contract (if we hire you).You can find out more about our Recruitment Data Protection practices that may apply to our recruitment processes by emailing dpo@wida.ie