JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANT MANAGER

LOCATION: LAOIS/OFFALY

REPORTING TO: COMMUNITY MANAGER

Candidate will:
• Hold a relevant qualification and experience in this field.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Have excellent multitasking skills.
• Have an understanding of up-to-date best practices in rehabilitation services.
• Give advice and support to mentor team in assigned area.
• Lead by example, encouraging and motivating the team.
• Be self-motivated.
• Have a full clean driving licence.
• All GALRO Staff Require Garda Clearance.

The main duties of the Supervising Assistant are as follows:
• In conjunction with line manager and other professionals carry out needs-led assessments and risk assessment at admission and when exploring rehabilitation and support options.
• Create, update and maintain all Personal Support plans for service users in conjunction with key workers, service users, their families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure that staff complete key working sessions in order for service users to reach their set goals.
• Work with the team providing information on service/support options for individual service users.
• Respond to service users support needs in the community and negotiate with identified community services on behalf of service users.
• Liaise with staff to ensure that all standards set out for ‘New Directions’ are delivered, implemented and monitored and that evidence of same is apparent.
• Complete staff induction with new staff members.
• Complete necessary audits when required.
• Liaise with lead staff on a daily basis to implement processes necessary for service provision
• Act as a liaison between service users their families and staff as needed.
• Network in the community, identifying and co-ordinating community services and supports in the best interest of the service user group.
• Negotiate placements with community service providers/employers on behalf of a service user.
• Carry out staff supervision when required.
• Analyse and oversee time and attendance system for Community staff including declared rosters and link in with staff and Head Office regarding same.
• Monitor, supervise and ensure medication records are maintained in accordance with policies, procedures and best practice.
• Develop and maintain budget plans for service users and ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with policies, procedures and best practice.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required and send to line manager.
• Support front line staff to complete reports correctly.
• Attend staff disciplinary meetings when deemed necessary.
• Attend Multidisciplinary and Personal Plan review meetings for service users as requested by line manager.
• Follow up on application for housing, rent allowance, medical cards, and social welfare entitlements on behalf of service users.
• Liaise with mentors and support staff to ensure all service users are actively engaging with community services, i.e., QQI courses, employment opportunities etc.
• Observe team members working practices and report issues that arise to line manager.
• Liaise with and co-ordinate daily operations for the Maintenance and Cleaning staff in the absent of the Community Service Manager.
• Co-ordinate community transport fleet in the absence of the Community Service Manager.
• In conjunction with line manager ensure paperwork at all work locations within the area of responsibility comply with GALRO policies and procedures, current statutory requirements, HSE guidelines and HIQA standards if applicable.
• Attend meetings and take minutes as requested.
• Participate in weekend roster as required.
• Participate in out-of-hours on call duty as required.
• Carry out mentor duties in conjunction with the above role
• Be willing to further own personal development and knowledge base, i.e. attend courses, seminars, etc, as advised.
• Exercise duties in accordance with health & safety regulations.
• All other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role that may be assigned from time to time.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

Confidentiality:
The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a Service users or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally. Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the Service users.

JOB TITLE: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC)

LOCATION: Leinster

REPORTING TO: HEAD OF CARE

Hours of Work: 39 Hours per week Monday to Friday

CANDIDATE WILL:
• Be of good character.
• Hold a third level qualification (minimum level 7) in Social Care or other relevant third level qualification with at least 3 years Management experience in Social Care.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and report writing skills, and be proficient at managing records.
• Have an understanding of up-to-date best practices in rehabilitation, care and support services.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of legislation, regulatory and practice guidelines pertaining to residential care for adults and children with disabilities.
• Be able to give professional advice and support to residential managers and staff teams in multiple designated centres.
• Be self-motivated to strive for the highest standards in social care.
• Have excellent management skills and be able to motivate others to deliver the highest standards in social care.
• All GALRO Staff Require to be Garda vetted at least every three years.

ETHICS IN THE POST:
Challenging exclusion and promoting inclusion; upholds and respects the unique worth of everyone and acts with integrity, honesty, commitment and accountability in the exercise of the duties of this role, to ensure equality, fairness and transparency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:
1. To ensure effective and efficient daily management of all aspects of operational delivery of residential services under their area of responsibility/control.
2. Nominated manager to ensure the provision of high quality, responsive and sustainable services in accordance with HIQA regulations and relevant legislation (including Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children and Trust in Care).
3. Nominated person in charge of assigned designated centre(s) in accordance with the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of residents in the Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 and the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities.
4. Safeguarding and protection of all residents in assigned designated centres.
5. Setting and maintaining quality standards across all assigned designated centres.
6. To provide formal and informal training to social care staff as required to ensure they understand documentation and complete forms/reports in standardised format.
7. To devise new or revise existing policies and procedures in consultation with Senior Management and HR.
8. Ensure that current policies and procedures that guide practice are implemented in each assigned designated centre.
9. Carry out weekly audits to ensure all documentation and records are in place, completed correctly and up to date at each assigned designated centre.
10. Carry out needs-led assessments and risk assessments for new admissions in consultation with Senior Management, referral sources, professionals and family members.
11. Participate in six-monthly unannounced service evaluations as requested and contribute to the evaluation report and action plans for improvement to services.
12. Complete annual report for each assigned designated centre in consultation with Senior Management.
13. Advise on improvements to services to enhance quality for service users and to meet HIQA standards and any relevant legislation and best practice guidelines.
14. Direct and support Designated Centre Management Team, and ensure they are kept up to date with revised policies and procedures new legislation and guidelines from HIQA.
15. Assist Senior Managers with registration of new centres.
16. Advise and direct Designated Centre Managers to keep all necessary records and make all necessary notifications to HIQA.
17. Carry out regular supervision with Designated Centre Managers and staff responsible to the role.
18. Advise and assist Senior Management on matters relating to service user programmes and rehabilitation needs and safeguarding or welfare matters.
19. Develop and operate efficient systems for monitoring the service, giving feed-back to Senior Management and progress reporting.
20. Work with all stakeholders including Management and front line staff to develop and implement innovative programmes and initiatives to address evolving and/or unmet needs.
21. Prepare documents and reports relevant to GALRO services and individual service users. Attend meetings, case conferences and reviews to promote the best interest of service users.
22. Participate in GALRO 24 hour on-call roster and respond promptly to emergency call-out or give advice to front line staff.
23. Take necessary action when on-call duty to support front line staff as required.
24. Respond promptly to emergency call-out and take necessary action to address a given situation.
25. Exercise duties in accordance with all legislative requirements including Health and Safety.
26. All other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role that may be assigned from time to time.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a client or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally. Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the client.

LOCATION: LAOIS/OFFALY

REPORTING TO: THERAPY MANAGER

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR: BEHAVIOUR ANALYST

CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be of good character.
• Have a minimum Level 7 degree in the field of health and social care.
• Have completed professional training in multi-element behaviour support.
• Have an interest in autism and intellectual disabilities.
• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work cohesively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Have ability to empathise with service users.
• Have ability to assess behaviours that challenge.
• Be self-motivated and organised.
• Have a full clean driving licence and own vehicle.
• All GALRO staff require to be Garda Vetted at least every three years.
Yearly CPD opportunities are available

MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST:

1. Contribute to improved outcomes for children and adults who present with behaviour challenges.
2. Apply positive behaviour support methods to promote skills and strategies for optimum independence.
3. Carry out comprehensive assessments to define behaviours, and establish function of the presenting behaviour.
4. Analyse presenting behaviour, function of the behaviour and advise reactive strategies.
5. Devise problem-solving strategies to assist service users to cope with challenges in their daily lives.
6. Devise behaviour management plans and behaviour support plans with recommended interventions to improve the overall quality of life for service users.
7. Devise comprehensive positive behaviour support plans with detailed analysis of behaviour, and recommend strategies for implementation by front line staff, including environmental adjustments, alternative retorts, skills teaching techniques, direct interventions and reactive strategies.
8. Contribute to plans for the purpose of providing for a safe and effective care service.
9. Draw up guidelines, procedures and behaviour management training materials, to assist staff to appropriately respond to behaviour challenges.
10. Review behaviour management and behaviour support plans in collaboration with management and front-line staff, recommending improvements, adjustments and change as necessary, to enhance the service users general wellbeing.
11. Conduct workshops and in-service training in behaviour support, to assist front line staff.
12. Participate in meetings and give advice/opinion to the care team.
13. Evaluate reports and documentation, and make recommendations for improvements.
14. Evaluate care plans in respect of support strategies and interventions, and review, revise and update care plans in that regard.
15. Participate in care plan annual reviews in accordance with legislative requirements.
16. Review care procedures, short- and long-term goals in care plans, and provide input. .
17. Assist front line care staff to establish realistic and measurable learning goals.
18. Continuously review care records to ensure the required records are completed correctly and to a high standard, that reflect accurately the delivery of appropriate care.
19. Champion positive behaviour support and develop a shared expertise within the care team.
20. Promote positive and proactive risk assessment and risk management so that service users are enabled to live active and rewarding lives.
21. Review restrictive practices and/or potential restrictive practices and make recommendations that create a least restrictive environment for service users.
22. The post holder is required to work out of hours from time to time and be able to give advice to front line staff over the phone as required.
23. Exercise duties in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post, which may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a client or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally. Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the client.

Job Title:                    Senior Clinical Psychologist

Location:                    Kilbixy Paddocks/Balsonna Barn, Co Westmeath

Reporting to:             Therapy  Manager, GALRO

Yearly CPD opportunities are available

Candidate will: –

• Be of good character.
• Hold a Third Level degree and appropriate clinical qualifications in Psychology which are accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland or the UK.
• Submit proof of their registration on the PSI Register permitting clinical practice.
• Have at least 3-5 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience with ADOS/ADIR preferable but not necessary.
• Have a working knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support.
• Have a special interest in behavioural challenges and disability support needs.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, report writing skills and be proficient at managing records in electronic format and hard copy.
• Have ability to provide support and advice to people with various presentations, challenges and personalities.
• Have ability to assess a person’s condition, formulate, implement and advise on the implementation of a treatment plan.
• Be able to apply evidence-based treatments and use electronic equipment for various assessments, treatment plans and tasks.
• Have up to date knowledge of practices in behavioural Psychology in social care and community settings.
• Have up to date knowledge and background in Disability, Children and Adult services
• Be willing to give sound professional advice to front line care staff and families in relation to the behaviour support needs of children and adult service users.
• All GALRO staff require to be Garda Vetted at least every three years.

Primary Function: –

To study cognitive, emotional and social processes and behaviour by observing, interpreting and recording how individuals relate to one another and to their environment.  Develop treatment plans that address psychological and psychosocial disorders.

Duties: –

1. Carry out psychological and functional assessments.

2. Deliver professional psychology services appropriate to the post in line with best practice.

3. Establish the effects of environmental condition and circumstance on a person’s behaviour.

4. Observe and study individual behavioural patterns.

5. Record behavioural characteristics of individuals and of groups.

6. Provide information to management and frontline staff regarding how and why people interact with one another and their environment in the way that they do.

7. Conduct interviews with service users and their family/next of kin.

8. Carry out standardised and non-standardised assessments and/or tests to compile relevant information.

9. Diagnose disorders and anomalies.

10. Consult with relevant professionals and other clinical disciplines with regard to an individual’s diagnosis.

11. Use a variety of information, theories and practices to observe, interpret, predict, analyse and address human behaviour issues.

12. Assist individuals to understand their belief systems, emotional responses and actions in order to maintain, alter or prevent certain behaviours.

13. Carry out functional assessments of presenting behaviours and reactive responses.

14. Prepare treatment plans to treat individuals with behavioural concerns that impair learning or social functioning.

15. Support frontline staff and service users throughout the treatment process.

16. Communicate and collaborate with other professionals, service users, families, care givers and frontline staff to ensure consistency in the implementation of treatments.

17. Adopt proactive and reactive strategies to address behavioural challenges in given situations.

18. Monitor and record treatment progress.

19. Review service user progress to determine improvements.

20. Act as consultant to frontline staff and behaviour support workers.

21. Provide guidance and advise on responding to given behaviours for the overall wellbeing of the service user and with the intention of helping to alter those behaviours in an observable way.

22. Guide behaviour support workers to adjust plans to effect improvement and to take account of environmental changes and changing needs.

23. Keep up to date with developments and new strategies to improve the overall wellbeing of service users.

24. Maintain high standard of record keeping in compliance with current legislation, regulatory requirements and GDPR rules.

25. Exercise duties in accordance with all legislative requirements in relation to the role.

26. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role that may be required from time to time.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a client or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally.  Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the client.

Job Title:                    Junior Occupational Therapist

Location:                    Based in Kilbixy Paddocks/Balsonna Barn, Co Westmeath

Reporting to:             Therapy Manager, GALRO

Yearly CPD opportunities are available.

Candidate will: –

• Be of good character.
• Hold a Third Level degree in Occupational Therapy which is accredited by the relevant Occupational Therapy body.
• Submit proof of registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU.
• Have at least one years’ experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, report writing skills and be proficient at managing records in electronic format and hard copy.
• Have a keen interest in working with individuals presenting with ASD and ID.
• Have ability to provide support and advice to people with various presentations, challenges and personalities.
• Have ability to assess a person’s condition, formulate, implement and advise on the implementation of a treatment plan.
• Be able to apply conventional treatments and use technology in various treatment plans and tasks.
• Have up to date knowledge of practices in Occupational Therapy support in social care settings.
• Be willing to give sound professional advice to front line care staff and families in relation to Occupational Therapy needs of service users.
• Be self-motivated to strive for the highest standards in Occupational Therapy.
• All GALRO staff require to be Garda Vetted at least every three years.

Principal Function: –

To evaluate client Occupational Therapy needs, identify Occupational Therapy requirements, formulate treatment plans and treat clients who present with various congenital conditions, illnesses or injuries, using specialised equipment and the therapeutic application of daily activity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: –

1. To deliver an Occupational Therapy service in GALRO of the highest clinical standard.

2. Responsible for Occupational Therapy assessments, formulation of treatment plans and overseeing the application of Occupational Therapy interventions.

3. To liaise and communicate effectively and supportively with management, care staff and multi-disciplinary team members.

4. Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy records in line with clinical governance, GALRO requirements and GDPR regulation.

5. Responsible for supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, guiding and supporting them in their day to day duties.

6. To act as a resource for front line care staff to consult with for the purpose of enhancing quality of care in relation to Occupational Therapy interventions.

7. Establish a suitable Occupational Therapy referral system that meets the needs of clients, GALRO and is in compliance with clinical governance, best practice and legislative requirements.

8. Conduct physical assessments of clients referred, with clearly documented risk assessments associated with the therapeutic environment and/or treatment plan.

9. Develop treatment plans to be applied in various environments including home, community and controlled environments.

10. Develop specific rehabilitation programmes at Balsonna Barn that help clients gain lost skills and co-ordinate scheduled therapies.

11. Assess home environments and recommend adjustments needed to enhance the quality of life of the clients.

12. Advise on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities, sleep hygiene, mobility and physical supports.

13. Advise care staff and families on the application of treatments, treatment methods and the use of specific equipment required.

14. Integrate and apply technology at Balsonna Barn to effect suitable treatment plans.

15. Evaluate results and progress of Occupational Therapy treatments.

16. Support Occupational Therapy Assistants to maintain/develop professional standards of good practice.

17. Undertake and participate in clinical audits.

18. Present positive representation of the Occupational Therapy service at GALRO.

19. Engage in support/supervision with Occupational Therapist Lead and participate in a performance review.

20. Attend and participate at professional meetings, case conferences, team meetings, reviews and educator courses as appropriate.  Ensure note of meetings are prepared and clearly reflect Occupational Therapy input before filing.

21. Give information and advice, and represent a professional approach to therapy on behalf of GALRO at clinical meetings, management meetings and HSE reviews.

22. Prepare professional reports relevant to Occupational Therapy input and promote the best interest and wellbeing of service users at meetings, reviews and conferences.

23. Submit quarterly statistics to management with details of number of clients awaiting services, assessments conducted, therapy in progress and discharges.

24. Manage Occupational Therapy stock and equipment.

25. Keep up to date with software development for electronic equipment at Balsonna Barn and download as required.

26. Maintain high standard of housekeeping in the therapy space at Balsonna Barn.

27. Exercise duties in accordance with all legislative requirements in relation to the role.

28. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role that may be required from time to time.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a client or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally.  Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the client.

Location: As Assigned

Reporting To: Line Manager

The post holder will have completed the suite of mandatory training before commencement of employment.

Introduction

GALRO services provides for rehabilitative supportive solutions for children and vulnerable adults to ensure their welfare and foster independence. GALRO services include residential services, respite services, community-based mentoring services, Ability Therapy Service and specialised models of care for people referred by the HSE and TUSLA.

Job Description:

• Work as part of a team to care for, protect and support vulnerable service users, individually and in groups, as directed by line management and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a care team on a shift based roster incorporating day, night and weekend duty.
• Take on household roles including Health and Safety Officer, Finance Officer, as assigned by line management.
• Contribute to the planning and review of individualised personal plans, which are based on assessed needs identified in consultation with the service user and/or families and relevant professionals.
• Participate in meetings pertaining to the care and support of service users.
• Ensure the primary needs of service users are met. This includes meal preparationand cooking in line with food planners, personal and intimate care provision in line with policy and procedure.
• Provide emotional support to service users and liaise professionally with significant people in the person’s life such as parents and siblings.
• Support and encourage service users to learn new skills.
• Arrange and actively engage in age appropriate activity.
• Facilitate and attend appointments with service users as directed by line management.
• Supervise service users in accordance with their support requirements.
• Actively participate in the management of behaviours that concern and promote positive behaviour in line organisation policy and procedure for the provision of behaviour support.
• Administer medication to service users in line with GALRO’s Medication Management policy and individualised procedures and protocols.
• Undertake various aspects of home management including household chores, food shopping, keeping financial records, cleaning and hygiene standard upkeep.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of daily record keeping including daily reports, incident report, cleaning schedules, medication and administration records.
• Provide accurate and concise information at each handover and give verbal and written feedback on the progress of the service users, as required.
• Report notifiable events to line management in accordance with GALRO policy.
• As a mandated person, ensure that service users are not subjected to any forms of abuse and adhere to reporting procedures in place.
• Strictly adhere to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and GALRO’s Health and Safety Statement.
• Be familiar with all GALRO care and staff policies and at all times adhere to procedures in place.
• In conjunction with line management ensure that the care of service users both on and off site is risk assessed.
• Undertake training as required and when directed by line management.
• Take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing in order to carry out the duties of the role and be committed to managing your own work/life balance.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a Service users or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally. Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the Service users.

Location: As Assigned

Reporting To: Line Manager

The post holder will have completed the suite of mandatory training before commencement of employment.

Introduction

GALRO services provides for rehabilitative supportive solutions for children and vulnerable adults to ensure their welfare and foster independence. GALRO services include residential services, respite services, community-based mentoring services, Ability Therapy Service and specialised models of care for people referred by the HSE and TUSLA.

Job Description:

• Work as part of a team to care for, protect and support vulnerable service users, individually and in groups, as directed by line management and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a care team on a shift based roster incorporating day, night and weekend duty.
• Take on household roles including Health and Safety Officer, Finance Officer, as assigned by line management.
• Contribute to the planning and review of individualised personal plans, which are based on assessed needs identified in consultation with the service user and/or families and relevant professionals.
• Participate in meetings pertaining to the care and support of service users.
• Ensure the primary needs of service users are met. This includes meal preparationand cooking in line with food planners, personal and intimate care provision in line with policy and procedure.
• Provide emotional support to service users and liaise professionally with significant people in the person’s life such as parents and siblings.
• Support and encourage service users to learn new skills.
• Arrange and actively engage in age appropriate activity.
• Facilitate and attend appointments with service users as directed by line management.
• Supervise service users in accordance with their support requirements.
• Actively participate in the management of behaviours that concern and promote positive behaviour in line organisation policy and procedure for the provision of behaviour support.
• Administer medication to service users in line with GALRO’s Medication Management policy and individualised procedures and protocols.
• Undertake various aspects of home management including household chores, food shopping, keeping financial records, cleaning and hygiene standard upkeep.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of daily record keeping including daily reports, incident report, cleaning schedules, medication and administration records.
• Provide accurate and concise information at each handover and give verbal and written feedback on the progress of the service users, as required.
• Report notifiable events to line management in accordance with GALRO policy.
• As a mandated person, ensure that service users are not subjected to any forms of abuse and adhere to reporting procedures in place.
• Strictly adhere to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and GALRO’s Health and Safety Statement.
• Be familiar with all GALRO care and staff policies and at all times adhere to procedures in place.
• In conjunction with line management ensure that the care of service users both on and off site is risk assessed.
• Undertake training as required and when directed by line management.
• Take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing in order to carry out the duties of the role and be committed to managing your own work/life balance.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a Service users or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally. Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the Service users.

Location: As Assigned
Reporting To Line Manager

The post holder will have a QQI Level 5 as a minimum in Health & Social Care or related discipline.

Introduction

GALRO services provides for rehabilitative supportive solutions for children and vulnerable adults to ensure their welfare and foster independence. GALRO services include residential services, respite services, community-based mentoring services, Ability Therapy Service and specialised models of care for people referred by the HSE and TUSLA.
Job Description:

• Work as part of a team to care for, protect and support vulnerable service users, individually and in groups, as directed by line management and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a care team on a shift based roster incorporating day, night and weekend duty.
• Provide shift leadership when directed by line management and carry out lead staff duties, including fire warden, first aid and delegation responsibilities.
• Take on household roles including Fire Safety Officer, Medication Officer, Health and Safety Officer, Finance Officer, as assigned by line management.
• Work as a key worker for the service user if assigned by line management.
• Contribute to the planning and review of individualised personal plans, which are based on assessed needs identified in consultation with the service user and/or families and relevant professionals.
• Participate in meetings pertaining to the care and support of service users.
• Ensure the primary needs of service users are met. This includes meal preparationand cooking in line with food planners, personal and intimate care provision in line with policy and procedure.
• Provide emotional support to service users and liaise professionally with significant people in the person’s life such as parents and siblings.
• Support and encourage service users to learn new skills.
• Arrange and actively engage in age appropriate activity.
• Facilitate and attend appointments with service users as directed by line management.
• Supervise service users in accordance with their support requirements.
• Actively participate in the management of behaviours that concern and promote positive behaviour in line organisation policy and procedure for the provision of behaviour support.
• Administer medication to service users in line with GALRO’s Medication Management policy and individualised procedures and protocols.
• Undertake various aspects of home management including household chores, food shopping, keeping financial records, cleaning and hygiene standard upkeep.
• Be responsible for the upkeep of daily record keeping including daily reports, incident report, cleaning schedules, medication and administration records.
• Provide accurate and concise information at each handover and give verbal and written feedback on the progress of the service users, as required.
• Report notifiable events to line management in accordance with GALRO policy.
• As a mandated person, ensure that service users are not subjected to any forms of abuse and adhere to reporting procedures in place.
• Strictly adhere to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and GALRO’s Health and Safety Statement.
• Be familiar with all GALRO care and staff policies and at all times adhere to procedures in place.
• In conjunction with line management ensure that the care of service users both on and off site is risk assessed.
• Undertake training as required and when directed by line management.
• Take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing in order to carry out the duties of the role and be committed to managing your own work/life balance.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder will be required to perform other duties relevant to the post that may be assigned from time to time and to be pro-active in developing the post.

CONFIDENTIALITY:
The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a Service users or information relating to other staff or GALRO services generally. Such information is strictly confidential and at no time shall it be divulged, discussed or acted upon except in the performance of normal duty relevant to this post where at all times the post holder will act in the best interest of the Service users.