ABOUT OUR SERVICE

St Cronan’s Association CLG provides a wide range of high-quality day supports for people with an intellectual disability and autism throughout Roscrea, Birr and Nenagh. Services provided include day services, educational, vocational and rehabilitative training. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our vision which is that all people have equal opportunities and are supported to achieve their goals and reach their true potential. Our work is underpinned by the principles of Person Centeredness, Equality, Justice, Respect and Dignity.

CURRENT VACANCIES

Personal Support Assistant

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide support to your appointed service user attending our Day Service. You will work mainly 1-1 to support the service user to achieve their agreed goals for the year. The service offered shall promote rights, choice, dignity and diversity and shall adhere to the principles of personalised services (in accordance with New Directions policy, the HSE Person-Centered Planning Framework and the UNCRPD) and the organisations policies, procedures, guidelines.

Reporting To

The Senior Instructor.

Key Working Relationships

The service user and their family, other clients, the Service Co-ordinator and staff in the assigned area.

Department/Location: The role will be based in Nenagh but will require travel to engage in community activities locally, may include the Birr & Nenagh service. A company vehicle will be provided for this purpose.

Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time role - 35 hours per week, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Salary: Depending on experience, commencing at Pt.1 of Care Assistant Scale (salary aligned to the HSE pay scales). Immediate start available (subject to Garda Vetting). 21 days annual leave + 2 flexi days (subject to 11 months’ probation).

Company Pension Scheme. Free parking. Employee Assistant Programme.

Essential criteria

• Minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare/Social & Community Care
• Modules to include Challenging Behaviour, Person-Centred Focus to Disability and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Previous experience in a caring environment, ideally supporting people with an intellectual disability and experience in dementia care would be desirable.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Garda Vetting is a requirement of this role.

Desirable

• Buccal Midazolam Training.

To Apply:

Application by CV and cover letter to Jacqui Maher, Services Manager, St Cronan’s Association, Grange, Roscrea or email jacqui.maher@cronans.ie before 12 noon on 1st January 2025.

Cover letter should outline how your qualifications and experience match the essential and desirable criteria in the attached job description and why you consider yourself to the right person for the role you have applied for.

Full Job Description Attached.

St. Cronan’s Association is an equal opportunities employer.

Canvassing will disqualify.