Brothers of Charity Services
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT
SPECIFIC PURPOSE PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER
(with Nursing Qualifications)
Roscommon Town Area - Ref: CF/14/14
The Brothers of Charity Services empower people with intellectual disability / autism to live
the lives they choose. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/ partnership with
each individual and their family, enabling them to design their own service so that they can
enjoy a real life in a real place with a healthy balance of supports
Location
Assignment to Mid-Roscommon Services based initially in Teach Ban Day and Residential
Centre, Kilteevan, Co Roscommon. Future developments within the services may require
that you are prepared to transfer to another work location as the service needs demand.
Tenure of Employment
This position is specific purpose, part time and pensionable to cover a staff’s secondment
until approximately October 2015. We would like to commence this position immediately.
Probation
A probationary period of six months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The
employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the
employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probationary
period may be extended at the employer’s discretion.
Character
Each candidate must be of attested good character and maintain that status during the period
of employment.
Health
The appointee must be free from any disease or defect, which would make him/her unsuitable
to hold the position and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of
rendering regular and efficient service.
Qualifications, Experience, etc.
Each candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience1:
a) Have a recognised qualification in nursing (RNID desirable) and be currently
registered in an appropriate division of the Register of An Bord Altranais.
b) It is advantageous if applicants have experience of working with people with an
intellectual disability who presents with behaviours that challenge
c) Good team working skills and an interest in community involvement.
d) A full clean current driving licence and access to a car.
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Hours of Duty
Normal working hours will be rostered flexibly on a 7 day basis (day and evening work).
Sleepover duty is essential. The average fortnightly complement will be 35 hours. Locum
duty is essential, whereby the person appointed will be expected to be flexible to work extra
hours from time to time to cover other staff leave as needed. Starting and finishing times will
be as notified to you by your Manager.
Annual Leave
Annual leave will be 24 days per annum pro-rata. Length of service award days may also
apply.
Remuneration
The salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis, that is as a ratio of the full-time scale. The
reference salary applying to the grade ranges from a minimum of €27,211 to a maximum of
€42,469 gross basic per annum pro-rata. It is an 13-point salary scale and refers to a 39-hour
week. After three years on maximum point of the scale, a long service increment applies
bringing salary to €43,800 gross basic per annum pro-rata. Your entry point on the scale will
be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Ethos of the Brothers of Charity
In their service to persons with an intellectual disability in Ireland, the Brothers of Charity
seek to promote a Christian environment in which the Brothers, their staff, the people with an
intellectual disability and other members of society form one caring community, based on the
relationship needs of those whom they serve. Staff must be prepared to accept and, to the
best of their ability, fulfil this ethos.
Each person with a intellectual disability must be treated as an individual, at all times
acknowledging their personal dignity, according them their full rights and privileges as
citizens.
General
 Candidates considered suitable from application forms will be required to attend for
interview at their own expense. A limited number of applicants may be short listed.
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We welcome all candidates WHO ARE SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEW to visit
our services before attending for interview. Please contact Nollaig Lavin at 0874130565 to arrange a suitable time.
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For informal enquires please contact Nollaig Lavin at 087-4130565.
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This job description is a guide to the general range of duties and is not intended to be
either definitive or restrictive. It will be subject to periodic review with the employee
concerned.
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Job Description
Report to
The Manager any other person designated by the Manager.
Specific Conditions
1. Each person with an intellectual disability must be treated as an individual, at all times
acknowledging their personal dignity, according them their full rights and privileges.
2. Generally the service user is the person for whom you are working, and their wishes need
to be respected at all times.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
1. Overall with the Individual
1.1. Consult with Individuals to help them identify their future aspirations and current support
needs and consider how these and all their personal outcomes can be met.
1.2. In accordance with each Individual’s wishes, assist the person to pursue any rights up to
and including referral to the Rights Committee or other Advocate.
1.3. Co-operate on all aspects of care and training programmes.
1.4. Report on progress of people who use our services in all aspects of daily living to all
professional staff who have a legitimate interest in the needs of the client.
1.5. Maintain a good relationship with parents and families at a level of contact as deemed
appropriate by the Manager.
1.6. Be keyworker to individual supported as requested by the individual themselves or by
senior staff nurse/manager.
2. Individual as Independent Person
2.1. Be supportive at all times, facilitating Individuals to make their own decisions, to selfadvocate, empowering the person to achieve realistic goals such as Independent/SemiIndependent Living, employment & educational options; mindful of the safety aspects.
2.2. You are expected to be pro-active and creative in response to the needs and aims of
Individuals, using your initiative and taking responsibility for day to day decisions.
2.3. Individuals must be supported to be the Householder and to be seen to be the
Householder, e.g. Answering door, welcoming visitors, and encouraging them to
participate in the cleaning and cooking.
2.4. Assist Individuals in shared accommodation to live together and share responsibilities as
appropriate.
2.5. Provide practical support and guidance as needed including personal care, which may
include helping Individuals with intimate self-care tasks such as washing, dressing or
going to the toilet.
2.6. You will need to perform such household duties as required to support Individuals in
their daily lives.
2.7. Assist residents with budgeting, banking and management of their home and of their
personal finances as per the Services’ policies.
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3. Individual as Social Person
3.1. Support Individual in building up a social circle of friends and relationships, and in
maintaining or re-linking Individual with family, friends, and others whom the Individual
wishes.
3.2. Facilitate the Individual in finding a network of clubs of interest etc. in the community.
3.3. Provide variety and individuality for people who use our services in their lifestyle and
participate in all training and recreational activities, social outings, trips and holidays.
3.4. Support and assist individuals to achieve social roles.
4. Individual as Working Person
4.1. Support and assist people who use our services to attend at their training or work place or
work-sampling, at the time stipulated.
4.2. Support and assist people in other work-related activities or enterprises of their own.
5. Individual as Member of the local community
5.1. Community services, such as transport systems like buses and trains; libraries and so on
should be utilised as much as possible.
5.2. Encourage participation and connection, where appropriate, activities outside the home
and especially integration in the local community in a positive and image-enhancing
manner.
5.3. Assist people we support toward finding valuable roles in life, be that through paid work,
voluntary work or other valuable inputs to society in the form of valued social roles.
6. Individual as healthy person
6.1. Encourage the individual to follow a healthy regime, and attend doctor and health
professionals in a pro-active way.
6.2. With the advice and help of the multi-disciplinary team, support the person’s emotional
well-being. This may include working through particular issues.
6.3. There will be specific behavioural support programmes and it is vital to implement all
aspects in the manner required.
6.4. It will be necessary that you liaise with the Behaviour Support Team and furnish any
reports and records as may be required.
6.5. Administer medication as directed and as required in accordance with the Services’
policies and procedures.
6.6. Be responsible for the ordering,collection ,checking and logging of all medications
prescribed.
6.7. Ensure medical records are filled and kept up to date.
6.8. Carry out wound dressings,as required from time to time, as per protocols in place.
7. Organisational Duties
7.1. Within the organisation there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and it is therefore
essential for the appointee to foster good working relationships with all members of the
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team, attend team meetings and individual planning meetings for people who use our
services.
7.2. Liaise with the relevant staff in regard to obtaining suitable volunteers to assist and
enhance the service.
7.3. Supervise any junior grades and volunteers and others, ensuring that they follow policies
and procedures, and assign work tasks as required.
7.4. You may be assigned some special responsibilities for the house, such as petty cash,
Health and Safety and property, implementation of roster, completion of master
timesheet etc. Special responsibilities should be rotated with colleagues every so often,
so that each social care worker /nurse is enabled to cover for one another when on leave.
7.5. Keep such records and make such reports as may be required.
7.6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager. As the
duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the
ongoing needs of the people who use our services, i.e. age, level of disability, etc., staff
are expected to have a high level of flexibility, a willingness and ability to develop new
approaches to their work. As part of this environment and for their own selfdevelopment, staff are required to participate in on-going training.
7.7. Basic computer skills eg send and receive emails,minute meetings and access the
intranet.
7.8. Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulation.
Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms:
1.00 p.m. Friday, 28th November 2014
Interviews will be held on 11th December 2014
The Brothers of Charity Services is an equal opportunities employer
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