Overview
Job Title: Social Care Worker
Department: Support & Care
Salary Scale: €34,350 per annum (rising to €44,000 with service)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Ballinode, Co Sligo
Hours of Work: 39 per week
Rotation: Covering a 24 hour, 7 days per week Rotational Shift Roster
Sign-on Bonus: €2,000 (T&C's apply)
About Trinity
You are joining Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation, providing quality assured, safe, and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Key purpose of the job
As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic supports with day-to-day living for individuals with a learning disability, autism or associated mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred and empowering provisions of support to meet the individual needs of our service users.
Main responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs, changing business practices and/or to meet the needs/changing needs of the Service User.
Service User
* Provide assistance to Service Users in all aspects of personal care.
* Ensure the Human Rights of each Service User is exercised with the utmost degree of integrity and respect.
* Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times for both Service Users, work colleagues and visitors to the unit/house.
* Encourage each Service User to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, promoting individuality through new opportunities, promotion of skills and innate abilities.
* Ensure each Service User receives the correct and relevant information to allow for informed decision making at all levels.
* Support each Service User in the least restrictive of ways and incorporate positive risk taking into their decision-making abilities.
* Support must be in accordance with a low arousal and non-aversive manner.
* Personal outcomes are achieved in keeping with each Service User, with clear goals, steps for achieving them, and timeframes.
* Prioritise supports and keep key commitments accordingly.
* Work in line with evidence-based practices.
* Support individuals to live life to their fullest potential and remain (or become) socially valued members of their communities.
* Contribute positively to the staff team and wider organisation.
Regulation
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness of the residential setting; ensure safe food practices and infection control are carried out and documented.
* Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments, and complete daily paperwork.
* Follow medication administration procedures, ensuring the 10 rights of medication administration; document accordingly and act in a timely manner.
* Adhere to policies and procedures relating to safeguarding of Service User medications and finances.
* Adhere to all policies, procedures, regulations (notably HIQA) and the organisation's Employee Handbook and working practices.
* Participate in meetings and service user reviews; provide feedback to management and the wider MDT when appropriate.
* Attend and participate in regulatory, mandatory and development training as assigned.
* Contribute to the team dynamic to provide a high-quality, professional service at all times.
Person Specification – Social Care Worker
Qualifications & Experience
* Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline, and/or
* A minimum of 2 years’ employment experience in a similar role (e.g., Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism)
* Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
* Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Outlook (email, calendar management, meetings).
* Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practice as set out by HIQA.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience in creating data sheets.
* Working knowledge of Intranet / SharePoint systems for information sharing & storage.
Other
* It is essential that applicants hold a full and current UK/ROI driving licence and have access to a car and business insurance for work purposes, or have access to a means of transport enabling the duties of the post. (Applies only to applicants with a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.)
Behavioural Competencies
* Meeting Service User Needs - Understanding of Care Plans and Documentation: Delivers care according to care plans and demonstrates familiarity with medical conditions and disabilities.
* Problem Solving & Decision Making - Knowledge of Safety Protocols and First Aid: Thinks ahead to anticipate issues and makes appropriate decisions within the role.
* Respect for Diversity and Equality: Treats everyone with respect and promotes fairness.
* Achieving Results - Understanding Ethical and Legal Aspects: Adheres to Trinity’s policies and procedures and uses initiative within acceptable boundaries.
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