Job Details: Camphill Communities of Ireland - Dunshane: House Coordinator x 2


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Camphill Communities of Ireland - Dunshane: House Coordinator x 2
HOUSE COORDINATOR DUNSHANE COMMUNITY, CO KILDARE X 2

BACKGROUND TO THE POST:

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) works to create sustainable
intentional communities where adults of all abilities, many with
special needs, can live learn and work with others in healthy social
relationships based on mutual care and respect.
This post would suit those currently in a team leader or senior social
care worker position looking to gain experience of coordinating a
residential house. House coordinators are responsible for ensuring
that training and supervision of staff, and support and personal
assistance to residents is provided in an appropriate manner. Their
role is to support people in self-care and independent living
activities and help them to lead self-directed lives of active
participation in and contribution to community life.
The successful candidates will be dedicated and highly motivated, they
will already possess high levels of competence and will be able to
demonstrate this through their qualification, in-depth knowledge of
service provision and experience in leading a team to meet regulatory
requirements, best practice standards and ultimately the varied needs
of residents.
Our team will provide you with an in-depth induction program and will
support your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) so that you
enjoy your role within our services and our services benefit from your
expertise.
The successful candidate will personally oversee their house 5/7 and
will do so as is necessary across the shifts to ensure the effective,
quality and safe delivery of services within their residential house.
They will continuously develop their team to ensure a sustained high
quality and safety of service delivered.
Will be fully involved in the initial and ongoing assessment of need
for each resident within the residential house and will ensure that
these needs are reflected within their live personal plans and that
the staff team are fully aware and capable of serving those needs.
Will manage relationships with their peers and within all other
departments so that they have the necessary relationships within their
network to ensure their residents get the best possible service from
the wider team.
Will report to the Person in Charge/Social Care Manager who holds
responsibility for regulatory compliance and quality service delivery
across all four houses within the community as a designated centre.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

* A relevant third level qualification in social care or related
field
* Minimum 2 years Team Leading/Managerial experience within a
similar social care setting.
* Full, Clean Driver?s License.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Excellent planning skills
* Ability to implement rosters

JOB TITLE: House Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Person in Charge (Social Care Manager)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Full time permanent

NUMBER OF HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week

JOB PURPOSE & ROLE:

* Lead, model and coordinate support to residents in the Community's
residential household(s) providing a safe homely environment where
each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic
personal support. (This may involve hands on care to model good
practise and support other members of staff in the process of training
and induction of their role as well as at times of crisis or need)
* Responsible for care coordination of all residents in the
household(s) including personal files and records.
* Coordinate and oversee the day to day running of the residential
household(s) within the Community.
* Work within community budgets.
* Coordinate administrative and financial systems, of the home and
ensure that buildings are well maintained and in good repair. Bring
any issues about the home to the attention of the Person in Charge.
* Coordinate the house team ensuring that there is always adequate
cover for resident support and organise schedules.
* Organise, document and chair regular house meetings.
* Supervise employees and volunteers within the house team and
support the meeting of any training needs of staff and coworkers.
Assist in the process of induction of new coworkers, staff and
residents.
* Coordinate and ensure the support needs of residents are met in
their daily lives.
* Ensure that the Community provides the best standard of care and
support, complies with legislation, policies, best practice and can
demonstrate the same.
* Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes
individual needs and choice into account
* Ensure the development and maintenance of comprehensive and up to
date residents? records.
* Undertake responsibility for health and safety in the home in line
with policy and procedure and maintain necessary records including
fire safety and risk assessment records.
* Ensure all appropriate records are maintained and up to date for
each resident.
* Undertake supervisory duties required to manage and sustain the
Community.
* Liaise with Residents families as required.
* Liaising with all external agencies and Muti disciplinary teams

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

_SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES:_

* Uphold and develop a person centred culture within the context of
Camphill's ethos and values.
* Support people to be at the centre of any planning about their own
lives.
* Ensure residents have comprehensive, person-centred and holistic
personal plans that support resident?s voice, choice and control.
* Support residents and the Community to develop and sustain a
viable and thriving community.

* Support adults to achieve their goals and full potential including;


* Enabling people to develop their cultural, spiritual and emotional
needs as well as their health, relationships and communication
requirements.
* Involving people using communication/language that is meaningful
to that person.
* Providing the type of support that the individual wants and needs,
at times requested by them thus supporting the development of
relationships of trust and confidence.
* Encourage and support individuals to take part in communal
activities and festivals

* Assist with appointments and events as and when required (e.g.
planning, accompanying as required, etc. Occasionally accompanying a
person on a short break or holiday if necessary)
* Supporting people that display challenging behaviour through the
development of behavioural support plans and positive behavioural
support
* Support, develop and engage with each resident?s circle of
support and enable residents to access community support including
advocacy support, where necessary.

_DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF UP TO DATE RESIDENTS? RECORDS:_

* Be the lead person within the Community for ensuring personal plans
and records are comprehensive and up to date for each person whose
support you are responsible for.
* Ensure each person?s personal plan is reviewed as required and
engage with others and take a lead role where needed on the
organisation of reviews on behalf of the Community.
* Conduct required checks & audit of records.
* Ensure that complete and accurate records are maintained for each
person supported, including as appropriate individuals? personal
needs assessment, risk assessments, file notes, communication plans,
behaviour management support, heath action plans, medication
management records and financial records.
* Maintain records of incidents and notifiable events and follow up
on actions if required.
* Promote an open culture to learning, feedback, comment and
complaint
* Liaise and work closely with a range of other support services,
multi-disciplinary agencies, families and other professionals as
required.

_MEETING THE PERSONAL CARE AND WELFARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS:_

Be key worker to residents in the house community and the lead person
within the Community?s household for ensuring the individual?s
needs are met including:

* Physical Support (e.g. moving & handling, fire safety, cleaning,
laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs).
* Personal Care (e.g. dressing, bathing, toileting, assistance with
eating, sleeping support, skincare, first aid, health promotion).
* Administration of medication, money management support and risk
enablement.
* Promoting community activity, employment, education and
leisure/social opportunities.
* Working as a team member, supporting the development of best
practice and learning (e.g. attend team meetings, share learning from
training).
* Developing consistent working practices and clear responsibilities
for home interior, home exterior and supporting health and wellbeing
of individuals in workshops, garden and grounds.
* Having a willingness to share duties and support each other (e.g.
liaise with the workshops to make sure house-work transitions are
managed according to the individual?s needs).

OTHER TASKS:

Working within and supporting the delivery of services that meet
current relevant national legislation and standards. Adhering to
Camphill policies and procedure at all time, including:

* Confidentiality, Safeguarding Framework, Code of conduct and duty
of care.
* Taking an active role in your personal and professional
development through supervision and training opportunities.
* Being an active member of the Welfare Meeting and positively
contributing to the management and development of the Community.
* To behave in a manner that always reflects positively on Camphill
Communities of Ireland.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO WORK FLEXIBLY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKING
EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND SLEEP IN/WAKING NIGHT DUTIES AS REQUIRED. WE
OFFER A CONTINUOUS CARE AND WELFARE SUPPORT, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
DAYS PER YEAR TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN CAMPHILL COMMUNITIES.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORKING HOURS WILL BE AGREED WITH INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES BASED ON THE CARE AND WELFARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS, THIS MAY
BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ENQUIRIES TO SHONACH HANAPHY@ **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** OR ALTERNATIVELY ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. FULL JOB
DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** WITH LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CV ATTACHED. CAMPHILL IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Closing Date for applications will be:
By close of business Wednesday the 7th of October **Apply on the
website**
HOUSE COORDINATOR DUNSHANE COMMUNITY, CO KILDARE X 2

BACKGROUND TO THE POST:

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) works to create sustainable
intentional communities where adults of all abilities, many with
special needs, can live learn and work with others in healthy social
relationships based on mutual care and respect.
This post would suit those currently in a team leader or senior social
care worker position looking to gain experience of coordinating a
residential house. House coordinators are responsible for ensuring
that training and supervision of staff, and support and personal
assistance to residents is provided in an appropriate manner. Their
role is to support people in self-care and independent living
activities and help them to lead self-directed lives of active
participation in and contribution to community life.
The successful candidates will be dedicated and highly motivated, they
will already possess high levels of competence and will be able to
demonstrate this through their qualification, in-depth knowledge of
service provision and experience in leading a team to meet regulatory
requirements, best practice standards and ultimately the varied needs
of residents.
Our team will provide you with an in-depth induction program and will
support your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) so that you
enjoy your role within our services and our services benefit from your
expertise.
The successful candidate will personally oversee their house 5/7 and
will do so as is necessary across the shifts to ensure the effective,
quality and safe delivery of services within their residential house.
They will continuously develop their team to ensure a sustained high
quality and safety of service delivered.
Will be fully involved in the initial and ongoing assessment of need
for each resident within the residential house and will ensure that
these needs are reflected within their live personal plans and that
the staff team are fully aware and capable of serving those needs.
Will manage relationships with their peers and within all other
departments so that they have the necessary relationships within their
network to ensure their residents get the best possible service from
the wider team.
Will report to the Person in Charge/Social Care Manager who holds
responsibility for regulatory compliance and quality service delivery
across all four houses within the community as a designated centre.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

* A relevant third level qualification in social care or related
field
* Minimum 2 years Team Leading/Managerial experience within a
similar social care setting.
* Full, Clean Driver?s License.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Excellent planning skills
* Ability to implement rosters

JOB TITLE: House Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Person in Charge (Social Care Manager)

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Full time permanent

NUMBER OF HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week

JOB PURPOSE & ROLE:

* Lead, model and coordinate support to residents in the Community's
residential household(s) providing a safe homely environment where
each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic
personal support. (This may involve hands on care to model good
practise and support other members of staff in the process of training
and induction of their role as well as at times of crisis or need)
* Responsible for care coordination of all residents in the
household(s) including personal files and records.
* Coordinate and oversee the day to day running of the residential
household(s) within the Community.
* Work within community budgets.
* Coordinate administrative and financial systems, of the home and
ensure that buildings are well maintained and in good repair. Bring
any issues about the home to the attention of the Person in Charge.
* Coordinate the house team ensuring that there is always adequate
cover for resident support and organise schedules.
* Organise, document and chair regular house meetings.
* Supervise employees and volunteers within the house team and
support the meeting of any training needs of staff and coworkers.
Assist in the process of induction of new coworkers, staff and
residents.
* Coordinate and ensure the support needs of residents are met in
their daily lives.
* Ensure that the Community provides the best standard of care and
support, complies with legislation, policies, best practice and can
demonstrate the same.
* Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes
individual needs and choice into account
* Ensure the development and maintenance of comprehensive and up to
date residents? records.
* Undertake responsibility for health and safety in the home in line
with policy and procedure and maintain necessary records including
fire safety and risk assessment records.
* Ensure all appropriate records are maintained and up to date for
each resident.
* Undertake supervisory duties required to manage and sustain the
Community.
* Liaise with Residents families as required.
* Liaising with all external agencies and Muti disciplinary teams

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

_SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE OUTCOMES:_

* Uphold and develop a person centred culture within the context of
Camphill's ethos and values.
* Support people to be at the centre of any planning about their own
lives.
* Ensure residents have comprehensive, person-centred and holistic
personal plans that support resident?s voice, choice and control.
* Support residents and the Community to develop and sustain a
viable and thriving community.

* Support adults to achieve their goals and full potential including;


* Enabling people to develop their cultural, spiritual and emotional
needs as well as their health, relationships and communication
requirements.
* Involving people using communication/language that is meaningful
to that person.
* Providing the type of support that the individual wants and needs,
at times requested by them thus supporting the development of
relationships of trust and confidence.
* Encourage and support individuals to take part in communal
activities and festivals

* Assist with appointments and events as and when required (e.g.
planning, accompanying as required, etc. Occasionally accompanying a
person on a short break or holiday if necessary)
* Supporting people that display challenging behaviour through the
development of behavioural support plans and positive behavioural
support
* Support, develop and engage with each resident?s circle of
support and enable residents to access community support including
advocacy support, where necessary.

_DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF UP TO DATE RESIDENTS? RECORDS:_

* Be the lead person within the Community for ensuring personal plans
and records are comprehensive and up to date for each person whose
support you are responsible for.
* Ensure each person?s personal plan is reviewed as required and
engage with others and take a lead role where needed on the
organisation of reviews on behalf of the Community.
* Conduct required checks & audit of records.
* Ensure that complete and accurate records are maintained for each
person supported, including as appropriate individuals? personal
needs assessment, risk assessments, file notes, communication plans,
behaviour management support, heath action plans, medication
management records and financial records.
* Maintain records of incidents and notifiable events and follow up
on actions if required.
* Promote an open culture to learning, feedback, comment and
complaint
* Liaise and work closely with a range of other support services,
multi-disciplinary agencies, families and other professionals as
required.

_MEETING THE PERSONAL CARE AND WELFARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS:_

Be key worker to residents in the house community and the lead person
within the Community?s household for ensuring the individual?s
needs are met including:

* Physical Support (e.g. moving & handling, fire safety, cleaning,
laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs).
* Personal Care (e.g. dressing, bathing, toileting, assistance with
eating, sleeping support, skincare, first aid, health promotion).
* Administration of medication, money management support and risk
enablement.
* Promoting community activity, employment, education and
leisure/social opportunities.
* Working as a team member, supporting the development of best
practice and learning (e.g. attend team meetings, share learning from
training).
* Developing consistent working practices and clear responsibilities
for home interior, home exterior and supporting health and wellbeing
of individuals in workshops, garden and grounds.
* Having a willingness to share duties and support each other (e.g.
liaise with the workshops to make sure house-work transitions are
managed according to the individual?s needs).

OTHER TASKS:

Working within and supporting the delivery of services that meet
current relevant national legislation and standards. Adhering to
Camphill policies and procedure at all time, including:

* Confidentiality, Safeguarding Framework, Code of conduct and duty
of care.
* Taking an active role in your personal and professional
development through supervision and training opportunities.
* Being an active member of the Welfare Meeting and positively
contributing to the management and development of the Community.
* To behave in a manner that always reflects positively on Camphill
Communities of Ireland.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO WORK FLEXIBLY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE WORKING
EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND SLEEP IN/WAKING NIGHT DUTIES AS REQUIRED. WE
OFFER A CONTINUOUS CARE AND WELFARE SUPPORT, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
DAYS PER YEAR TO THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN CAMPHILL COMMUNITIES.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR WORKING HOURS WILL BE AGREED WITH INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYEES BASED ON THE CARE AND WELFARE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS, THIS MAY
BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL ENQUIRIES TO SHONACH HANAPHY@ **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** OR ALTERNATIVELY ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. FULL JOB
DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** WITH LETTER OF APPLICATION AND CV ATTACHED. CAMPHILL IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Closing Date for applications will be:
By close of business Wednesday the 7th of October **Apply on the
website**


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