Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker

• Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the delivery of a person-centred approach to the support and care we provide
• Ensure that the residents personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards provided
• Be committed to pro-actively supporting the people we support in the daily lives and choices
• Engage with families, clinicians and building links in the community
• Experience implementing positive support programmes
• Focusing on promoting independence and community integration
• Keeping up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability services
• To motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice
• To take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities
• Supporting the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needs
• The role holder will be expected to work as part of a team, inclusive of supporting other staff members in relation to taking ownership of their workload
• All staff are required to attend regular team meetings and engage positively in supervisions by Person in Charge
• Undertake required Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments and record and report effectively
• In consultation with medication policy, upkeep the management and administration of medication
• Liaise with multi – disciplinary teams, families and other relevant people pertaining to the people we support
• Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service – rolling rosters, day and night shifts
• Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of the role in order to meet the requirements of the service

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
• Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant health related discipline, such as: Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registering, Level 7 Psychology, Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy, Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar, Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies, Level 7 in Family Support, Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL), Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies, Level 7 in Disability Studies, Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis, Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years, Level 7 in Social Pedagogy, Level 7 in Sports Science, Level 7 in Physiotherapy, Level 7 in Occupational Therapy, Level 7 in Paramedic Studies
• Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Full eligibility and availability to work with us

At least one years experience in the Social Services Sector

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Refer a friend initiative
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families