Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.
Skills and attributes
CORU
Social Care Worker
Description
Location:
Tus Nua, Greystones
Contract:
Permanent
This residential service is based in the seaside town of
Greystones, Co.
Wicklow
, supporting
four adults with intellectual disabilities
to live meaningful and active lives.
The individuals supported enjoy being part of their local community and engaging in activities such as
listening to music, baking, spending time in nature, attending concerts, socialising with friends, and taking part in social clubs
.
As a
Social Care Worker
, you will support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, develop their skills, and build positive, valued roles both within their home and the wider community.
The role involves
variable working hours
, including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.
Requirements:
· Applicant must hold a
QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent
(validated by QQI)
· Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
OR
· Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)
OR
· Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)
Applicants must have:
· A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
· A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team.
· A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
· Excellent organisation and communication skills
· Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity
· Excellent IT and report writing skills.
· Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles.
· Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.
· Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period.
· Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions
· One Year's post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability.
· Experience of working alone in a one-to-one environment as well as experience of teamwork.
· Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports.
· CPI experience and working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviors.
· Experience in alternative communications
· Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
Key Responsibilities:
To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy.
To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities.
To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence
Salary Scale:
Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.
To Apply:
E-mail your CV and cover letter referencing the
job ref. number to
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Closing Date for receipt of applications: 20th April ****
Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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