House Coordinator – Camphill Community Dunshane

Job Purpose
The jobs purpose is to support the intentional community, in developing and formalising a person centred culture, and to achieve a high quality of personal outcomes in a time of rapidly changing regulatory requirements, while maintaining its ethos and values.

Job Description:
To manage and support the smooth running of a household for adults with special needs and coworkers in an intentional community by leading a team of volunteers in creating a positive living experience and an environment and atmosphere within the home in which the needs of people can be met.

This role will involve:
Inducting volunteers in the practical aspects of their roles and coaching / modeling desired ways of working on an ongoing basis.
Creatively supporting people to develop and pursue their aims & goals and engage in their leisure interests as well as coaching and leading volunteers in appropriate ways to support people to achieve the same
Overseeing and supervising supports in individuals personal and intimate care and ensuring that they are provided to the highest standard in a person centered approach
creating a warm, homely and inviting home both atmosphere and appearance, conducive to the development of adults with special needs
Ensuring that all issues in relation to health & safety, food, nutrition, cleanliness & hygiene, record keeping, keeping of proper accounts and compliance with Camphill’s policies and procedures are met to the highest standards at all times
Engaging constructively with the management Group and communicate any issues or concerns proactively.

Key Job Requirements Attributes and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent communication, people management and problem solving skills, empathy and sensitivity to others.
The ability to work collaboratively and motivate a team to enthusiastically support individuals
Energy and enthusiasm, be highly motivated, reliable and have a flexible approach to working hours
Good planning and time management skills
An openness to the Camphill Ethos and alternative models of Social Care
An Understanding of HIQA Standards, Regulations, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Duty of Care
3 year’s work experience in a team leading role
Experience in supporting people that display challenging behaviour
Management experience in a care support environment.
Minimum of Third level Education in Health & Social Care or related field
Full Clean Driving Licence.
This post is subject to Garda vetting
Hours: The post is full time for 40 hours per week

Contract: Initial one year period

Please direct all enquiries to Claire Aspell or Shonach Hanaphy 045-483958. Full Job Description and Person Specification are available on request. Applications will only be accepted by email to dunshane@camphill.ie with letter of application and CV attached. Camphill is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date for applications will be the 6th of December 2016

Candidates shortlisted for interview will receive notification by the 8th of December
for interviews being held on the 12th and 13th of December.

Camphill is and equal opportunities employer.

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