Location
Clonard, County Meath
Disability Service
Children's Disability Residential Service
Hours
7 x 12 hour shifts over a 14 day period
Salary Band
€21.65 - €25.65 per hour. Salary depending on Experience, Qualifications and years of service
About Talbot Group
The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.
Purpose of the Role
The primary objective of this post is to provide care and support through a person-centred approach which meets the practical, physical, and emotional needs of residents, with an Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism.
Responsibilities
To act as a key worker for named Resident where appropriate.
Provide support to residents with their daily plan.
Provide support to residents with their individual goals and education.
Provide support to residents with their living skills, e.g. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, family visits etc.
Social Care Worker is part of the on-floor duty team and may also be responsible for coordination of the shift whilst on duty and for the supervision of other staff under his/her direction.
The Social Care Worker will report to the person in charge and be required to work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in service delivery to residents.
Role Requirements
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
Knowledge of quality assurance practice and their application to service provision.
Have experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with persons with an intellectual disability.
Knowledge of Person Centred Planning.
Knowledge of both clinical and human resource policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
Knowledge of National Disability Standards (HIQA).
Rewards & Benefits
Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Competitive salary with increments
4 working weeks as annual leave
Christmas Gift
Service based recognition awards
€500 refer a friend initiative
Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
Bike-to-Work Scheme
Free onsite Car Parking
Talbot Group is an equal opportunities employer
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