Social Care Worker - Residential service
Hours: 39 hours per week
Job reference: SCW_MEAD_****
Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:
A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
At least one year's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
Full drivers licence (manual) essential
Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
Access to Education Support Scheme
Company pension with company contribution
Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
22 days annual leave
Premium rates for evening and weekend work
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Your Birthday off, to treat yourself
Paid breaks
Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services.
Qualifications required for a Social Care Worker:
A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR
A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND
Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
OR proof of application in progress with CORU.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker:
Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
Proven ability to work on own initiative
Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP's
Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
Delivers support according to the person's PCP and care plan
Fluent English and excellent communication skills
Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Social Care Worker who can:
Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
Support me to engage in my community
Help me learn new skills
Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Full Job Specification available on request