Relief Senior Health Care Worker, Letterkenny

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Job Purpose

The purpose of the Relief Senior Health Care Worker’s role is to provide the highest possible standards of support to those who avail of Lumen HealthCare services.

The role will suit experienced candidates with strong organisational, leadership and management skills. Within that context the Relief Senior Health Care Worker will, at times, be expected to work within a line management system, with initiative and as a dynamic member of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Manager in ensuring Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans are up to date and that services are always delivered to the highest possible quality and safety standards.
• The support the Manager in providing the highest quality of care and support to people who use the service.
• To ensure Residents are fully involved, in line with their specific health care needs, in identifying their hopes, aspirations, goals and challenges.
• To ensure Residents are fully involved, in line with their specific health care needs, including their Personal Plans, Risk Assessments and Behavioural Support Plans.
• To support the Manager in meeting regulation compliance in accordance with Health ACT 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults; with disabilities) Regulations 2013.
• To work alongside the Manger in managing the staff team to provide support to people who use the service and co-ordinate the input required from other individuals such as members of the MDT and other Health and Social care supports, as required.
• To provide leadership to the team. To provide formal supervision, appraisals and arrange regular team meetings as required.
• To support the Manager in overseeing the service to ensure effective and efficient services are delivered within the setting.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to the local safety statement (risk assessments and standard operating procedures) always.
• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• To maintain the highest level of infection control standards as directed by company policy and national best practice guidance in the utmost interests for the Safety, Health and welfare for yourself, your colleagues, our service users and residents and any other persons as far as is reasonable and practicable.
• To be an active leader and role model of the team.
• Contribute to and maintain an effective team.
• Organise and participate in meetings, reviews and committees as required.
• Seek and provide guidance from others for work performed.

Requirements of the Role

Education/Training/Qualifications

• A QCF/NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• or A QQI/FETAC level 5 major award in Health and Social Care
• or A relevant equivalent qualification.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years in a similar health or social care setting.
• Experience of report writing personal support plans, people, and roster management.

Skills and Competencies

• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Working knowledge of legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities.

Conditions of work

• This post requires a flexible approach to working hours, primarily to ensure the safety and well-being of young people and staff.
• The post holder will be required to participate in the On-Call support system.

The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary.

This post is subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting.

All applicants must be currently eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.

All applicants must have a full and clean Irish/UK Driving Licence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €17.94 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Full Irish or UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025
Reference ID: LHC047
Expected start date: 01/09/2025