LOCATION: Leinster Region
 

Main Duties:

To provide electrical services across the organisation, working mostly in the midland counties. The Electrician will deal with various tasks such as new installations, fault finding, electrical retrofitting and electrical repairs.

Applicants must be a fully qualified Electrician

Rewards & Benefits:
• Attractive remuneration package and use of a company van.

Essential Skills
• Fully qualified Electrician

For full job description, please contact GALRO’s HR Department at hr@galroireland.ie

 Job Title:                    Employment Relations Manager

Location:                     Head Office, Longford

Reporting to:              Director

Key Requirements: –

• Be of excellent character.
• Educated to a degree level.
• Hold a minimum of 3 years experience within a managerial or leadership position, with a proven track record for effective performance management across a diverse range of staff teams.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of employee relations; conflict resolution, grievances procedures and performance management techniques.
• Have strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating with employees and their representatives.
• Have a strong understanding of disciplinary proceedings.
• Have an up-to-date knowledge of, and interest in, Irish employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Have an in-depth working knowledge of the social care industry, in particular safeguarding policies, procedures and Trust in Care 2005.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of Dignity in the Workplace, with an understanding of the importance of respectful communication within an organisation and its services.
• Possess excellent communication and report writing skills.
• All GALRO staff require to be Garda Vetted at least every three years.

Job purpose: –

• The Employment Relations Manager has overall responsibility for the management of GALRO’s HR function; development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, strategies and initiatives, consistent with and aligned to GALRO’s overall service provision, regulatory compliance and Employment
• The Employment Relations Manager is supported in their role by a team of General Assistants.
• The Employment Relations Manager oversees multi-location services to ensure the provision of effective staff teams.
• The Employment Relations Manager collaborates with GALRO management teams to plan, develop, implement and promote overall employee engagement and communication across the organisation, while continuously monitoring staff compliance levels to company policies and procedures, along with relevant employment regulations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: –

1. Manage GALRO’s recruitment personnel and processes to ensure timely and effective advertisement, screening, selection, pre-employment, hiring and induction of employees.

2. Be responsible for managing the employee’s experience from the moment the individual applies for a position to when they begin working and throughout their employment with GALRO.

3. Monitor contracts of employment, negotiation and administration.

4. Oversee GALRO’s training and development requirements to meet employee needs, service objectives, employment law and related Codes of Practice.

5. Provide management, support, guidance and professional development to HR staff and conduct performance reviews as required.

6. Maintain records of all employee related data in an established computerised central storage system to ensure all employment requirements are met, including ISO employee related documentation, in accordance with relevant Data Protection legislation and GDPR regulations.

7. Identify risks and challenges to employee relationships and implement early remedial action and reduce risks by utilising and/or developing policies and procedures to promote fair and equitable employee relations and business decisions.

8. Keep up-to-date with evolving employment legislation and at all times ensure that GALRO complies with labour laws and standards within every aspect of human resource management.

9. Be responsible for ensuring that GALRO staff policies and associated procedures are implemented consistently across every service area.

10. Serve as the point of contact on fundamental HR issues and questions, and within your own initiative seek external consultation on complex employee issues as required.

11. Provide objective guidance to managers on employee related m This work will be done through a combination of day to day support, project work and long term strategic planning.

12. Continuous monitoring and review of processes and provide advice to managers on performance management matters, with the aim of preventing the emergence of employee concerns. Facilitate managers with performance management procedures as required.

13. In consultation with service managers provide guidance and counsel to employees on employee relations issues, work place practices and oversee this process.

14. In accordance with GALRO’s Grievance Procedure, support managers with investigating employee grievances, and where appropriate investigate employee grievances, providing recommendations for corrective action to bring them to an effective resolution.

15. Support service managers to effectively manage and resolve staff conflict.

16. Continuously review, develop and monitor procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legislative requirements.

17. Co-ordinate and oversee the safety and occupational health requirements for employees. Manage a system where all work place accidents and injuries are reported and processed in line with GALRO’s Health and Safety Statement and in keeping with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

18. Rigorously support managers to implement GALRO’s Attendance Management Policy and associated procedures.

19. Analyse HR data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

20. Collaborate with middle and senior management on a range of issues including recruitment, retention, performance management, grievances, disciplinary hearings and complaints brought to external third party adjudication.

21. Oversee the investigation of all work place matters, up to and including allegations of abuse or misconduct.

22. Establish a centralised recording system to store all safeguarding screening and work place investigation records, in accordance with relevant Data Protection legislation and GDPR regulations.

23. Oversee disciplinary proceedings, including advising employees of their rights and entitlements.

24. Complete specific human resource projects including analysing time and costs issues and preparing WRC briefs/submissions and reports for litigation.

25. Comply with legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation as and when individual employee issues arise and advising managers on actions needed.

26. Maintain a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork.

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 have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of employees, service users and/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 and employees.

JOB TITLE: Human Resource Administrator

LOCATION: Head Office Longford

REPORTING TO: Employment Relations Manager

Main Responsibility:
The provision of support and information to Management in their role and to ensure that GALRO has sufficient numbers of suitably qualified staff to enable it to meet its service objectives effectively. Be actively involved in the recruitment process. Work with management to assist them in understanding and effectively implementing procedures and policies. Ensure procedures, policies and practices are in line with core diversity and equality values. Be the first point of contact for all Human Resources related queries. Develop and maintain relevant staff policies and procedures, including Health & Safety policies. Ensure all staff are aware of their role in relation to operational practices and policies. Initiate necessary reviews and audits to ensure adherence to such policies and procedures. Maintain and devise a suitable database of training requirements and delivery, ensuring all staff receive adequate induction training and complete all assigned mandatory training.

Candidates Will:
• Be of good character
• Hold a relevant third level degree
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have excellent IT skills
• Be self-motivated and organised
• Have excellent report writing skills and record keeping skills.
• Have a good knowledge of the function of the Human Resource department
• All GALRO staff require satisfactory Garda vetting and Garda vetting must be renewed every three (3) years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources:

• Ensure that GALRO has a full complement of suitable and appropriately qualified staff, to ensure it meets its service objectives and obligations.
• In consultation with the Employment Relations Manager and the Heads of Care, take responsibility for the identification of staffing requirements, including staff numbers, qualifications, relevant experience and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and carry out all recruitment needs in relation to the filling of identified vacancies, including preparing job descriptions and job specifications, advertisements, short listing candidates, interviewing and selection of employees.
• Carry out all the necessary administrative functions involved with the recruitment of staff, including conducting reference checks, securing relevant Garda vetting and international police clearance, collecting relevant candidate qualifications, training, driving licences, photo ID’s and health declarations, and ensuring selected candidates complete all relevant documentation, along with issuing contracts of employment and relevant policies and procedures to selected candidates.
• Inform GALRO Accounts department of new employees, providing all necessary and relevant information, such as pay rates, hours of work and bank account details.
• Develop and deliver a staff induction programme.
• Devise, update and distribute a suitable employee handbook.
• Develop new staff policies and continuously review existing staff policies to ensure they are in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Ensure that GALRO’s HR function operates in accordance with best practice and complies with all relevant employment legislation.
• Keep up to date with relevant HR developments and applicable changes in employment legislation.
• Maintain appropriate staff records and files to ensure that management of information requirements are met and facilitate appropriate analysis from regulatory authorities as required.
• Make presentations, as required, to Line Management and staff on staff policies, procedures and changes to the employment relationship.
• Carry out analyses of training requirements, and in partnership with the Employment Relations Manager and the Heads of Care, develop a training strategy to meet these training needs.
• Administer the training function to ensure that all training needs are met.
• Conduct staff training, as considered appropriate and necessary.
• Work with the Employment Relations Manager and Heads of Care in the resolution of grievances, or disputes, that may occur and provide support and assistance in relation to such matters.
• Support the Employment Relations Manager to conduct investigations and compile evidence and documentation in support of decisions made by the Employment Relations Manager.
• Promote and support positive staff relations throughout the organisation.
• Develop and administer a performance management programme appropriate to the needs of GALRO.
• Administer staff resignations, redundancies or dismissals ensuring that all cessation monies are paid and relevant documentation forwarded to employees, ensuring compliance with notice periods etc.
• Report on attendance and absenteeism figures on a monthly basis, or more often as required. Conduct back to work interviews, liaise with medical professionals and staff in relation to long term absences and liaise with insurance firms etc., as applicable.
• Support and assist the Employment Relations Manager at any tribunal, or third party hearings.
• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of Staff (see duties of Health and Safety Officer below).

Health and Safety:

• Develop, implement and monitor the Staff Health, Safety and Welfare Policy within GALRO.
• Provide health and safety support to the Employment Relations Manager and the Heads of Care.
• Promote and increase awareness of health, safety and welfare amongst staff and management in GALRO.
• Monitor and ensure all GALRO workplaces are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments on an ongoing basis, or as required by regulation or workplace experience, and compile appropriate databases to report on trends.
• Arrange and carry out regular inspections of sites to ensure employee compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with investigations and report on any accidents or complaints received.
• Carry out safety induction with all new employees as part of the staff induction programme.
• Conduct appropriate Health & Safety training courses for staff.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies in relation to health, safety and welfare matters.
• Coordinate and facilitate Health and Safety meetings as required.

Confidentiality:

The post holder will from time to time have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of a client, their family 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: 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.

Job Title:                    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:                    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.