Functional Support & Key Worker

Experienced? Passionate? Professional? Then we want to hear from you.

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) is looking for a full-time Functional Support & Key Worker to commence a 12-month contract from November 2024 (extension dependent on funding). The position is offered on full-time (35 hrs per/week) basis working mainly in our Open Opportunity Day Service, Castleknock Community Centre. The SBHI Open Opportunity Programme Functional Support & Key Worker is responsible for the facilitation of the HSE New Directions implementation, maintenance of the Easi-Tool, updating all relevant files and Person-Centred Plans, all HSE Day Opportunities administrative duties. This work will be carried out along with the service team and the Manager in the Community Hub in Castleknock, or wherever the requested destination is determined by the service and/or Manager. You will need your own car, a clean driving licence, and business insurance cover to fulfil this position. Mileage costs are reimbursed for all work-related travel expenses subject to available budget for this purpose.

Please apply with current CV and cover letter via email to kwalsh@sbhi.ie.

Closing date for applications: 16th October 2024
Shortlisting to take place by: 23rd October 2024
Interviews to take place: 4th November 2024 (in person)

Key tasks

To liaise with the Service Manager to facilitate implementation of tasks
To work and directly support service users to achieve their goals and aims outlined in their Person Centered Plan.
Implement and maintain HSE Interim Standards in all areas of the Programme
Responsible for uploading and updating the New Directions Easitool
Updating and creating and reviewing Person Centered Plans in conjunction with Service Users, staff and manager
HSE Day Opportunities Administrative Support
Develop interventions and pathways in relation to the roll out of New Directions implementation
Report all safeguarding issues and issues of concern to the Programme Manager and Safeguarding Officer.
Assist service users to part take in work tasks and general activities as requested/required by the daily programme.
Complete all elements of the NASS Process.
Protect clients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, as resources allow.
Comply with State and local legal certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Assist in fundraising endeavours as part of the long-term sustainability of the programme and wider work of SBHI.
Attend respite events where and when requested/required.
Proactively liaise with colleagues as part of the Open Opportunity team and wider SBHI staff.
Attend supervision and staff meetings.
Plan, prepare and facilitate programmes in relation to Functional Support & Key Worker Role
To ensure clients are afforded dignity, respect, and due care and attention in an atmosphere of confidentiality and equality and respecting the right of the client to make choices for themselves.
To promote the concept of independent living and personal assistance to clients, and to encourage them to participate in opportunities for employment and education, suitable for their needs.
To assist SBHI from time to time with its various projects in and outside your designated region including the summer independence project, seminars, training, workshops, away weeks, grant applications etc.
To network and advocate on behalf of your clients with others, including the CEO, Manager, other SBHI employees and volunteers, service provides, and Government departments and agencies as appropriate.
To develop and maintain good productive working relationships with the relevant staff (and management where necessary) and with the HSE Day Opportunities Team.
To help local SBHI Branches as appropriate.
To help promote a positive image and reputation for SBHI National Resource Centre among Donors, Members and their families, State departments and agencies, and the general public.
Assist service users with personal care when requested and upon demand. Please note, full training will be given, this personal care is not intimate care.
Any other relevant tasks for responsibilities associated with the role. To liaise with the Service Manger to facilitate implementation of tasks
Any other duties as requested/required