Social Care Workers – Disability residential service – Cork, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Monaghan, Cavan – Permanent full time
Salary: €38,000-€51,000 (Depending on experience)
Are you an experienced and dedicated Social Care Worker seeking a rewarding career in a Nationwide Disability residential service? Join our passionate team across Cork, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Monaghan, or Cavan providing comprehensive care for vulnerable adults and children.
Key Responsibilities:
- The primary objective of this post is to provide care and support through a person-centred approach which meets the practical, physical, and emotional needs of residents, both adults and children with an Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism.
- To act as a key worker for named Resident where appropriate.
- Provide support to residents with their daily plan
- Provide support to residents with their individual goals and education.
- Provide support to residents with their living skills, eg. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, family visits etc.
- Social Care Workers are part of the on-floor duty team and may also be responsible for co-ordination of the shift whilst on duty and for the supervision of other staff under his/her direction.
- The Social Care Worker will report to the person in charge and be required to work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in service delivery to residents.
Requirements:
- Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
- Knowledge of quality assurance practise and their application to service provision
- Have experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with persons with an intellectual disability.
- Knowledge of Person Centred Planning
- Knowledge of both clinical and human resource policies and procedures and relevant legislation
- Knowledge of National Disability Standards (HIQA)
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive induction process
- Extensive training programme
- On-going mentoring and support
- Continuous Professional Development support
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary with increments
- 4 working weeks as annual leave
- Christmas Gift
- Service based recognition awards
- €500 refer a friend initiative
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
- Bike-to-Work Scheme
- Free onsite Car Parking
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity and would like to find out more, please apply and/or contact Ciara, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 086-2006546.
