About the Role:
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As we continue to expand our services to meet the diverse needs of those we care for, we are pleased to welcome applicants for relief social care workers and senior support workers nationwide.
By joining our relief panel, you will have the flexibility to fit work around your studies and family needs while adding value to our amazing teams across Ireland with immediate availability in Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Galway, Mayo, Longford, Limerick, Kerry & Waterford.
We would love to welcome you to our team to help provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life-limiting conditions.
Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by a range of professionals including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.
Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements:
1. Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant area, e.g. Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community etc
2. Full manual driving license with full eligibility to drive in Ireland
3. Have full eligibility and availability to work with us without Visa or General Permit requirements
Main Responsibilities:
* Be accountable for supporting the day-to-day running of the service and responsible for the delivery of a person-centred approach to the support and care we provide
* Ensure that the residents personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards provided
* Be committed to pro-actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choices
* Engage with families, clinicians, and building links in the community
* Experience implementing positive support programmes
* Focusing on promoting independence and community integration
* Keeping up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability services
* Motivate, support, and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice
* Take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities
* Support the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needs
Benefits:
* Comprehensive induction process
* Extensive training programme
* On-going mentoring and support
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary with increments
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
* Refer a friend initiative
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families