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Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
39 hours per week - Permanent Contract
Job reference: SSCW_ORCH_1407
* 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, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep-in duties.
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Senior Social Care Worker - Residential service
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
39 hours per week - Permanent Contract
Job reference: SSCW_ORCH_1407
Essential criteria for the position of Senior 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, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep-in duties.
* Full, drivers licence 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 Senior 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
* Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
Skills/Abilities Required Of a Senior Social Care Worker
* At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
* 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
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* 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.
* Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
* Proven experience in managing team rota
* Experience of leading/chairing meetings
* Full, drivers licence essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Senior 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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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