To support the development and implementation of Care/Placement plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/service user or vulnerable adult.
To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments.
To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the service user.
To link in and take direction from your Management Team.
To implement Barróg Healthcare's policies and procedures.
To work as a member of a team.
To prepare and provide, in conjunction with the client, well balanced meals of high quality.
To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep, and cleaning.
Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the ongoing progression/implementation of the care plan.
To attend team meetings and to report to the Service Manager/Team Leader on matters affecting the delivery of service.
To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of B.H.C. during the course of duty.
To make written and verbal reports to the relevant Manager on a regular basis on the progress and development of the client.
Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the client or are caused by them.
To be familiar with emergency procedures and to know who to contact in an emergency.
To work as a member of a team.
To keep abreast of current legislation and current professional childcare knowledge.
To undertake ongoing professional training and development.
To attend regular supervision.
To prepare reports for and to participate in professional meetings including case conferences and strategy meetings ensuring that all records relating to those meetings are maintained to a high standard as appropriate / required under the direction of the Management Team.
To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
General qualifications and requirements:
Permission to work in Ireland.
One year of experience in a Healthcare or Disability support setting.
For Social Care Worker role a minimum of a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7 PLUS registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU is required.
All applicants must be CORU registered or have their application in process.
All applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
National Diploma in Childcare, awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI), formerly HETAC/DIT
National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies, awarded by QQI (formerly HETAC)/DIT
Diploma in Social Care, awarded by QQI (formerly HETAC)/DIT
Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care, awarded by DIT
BA (Ordinary Degree) in Social Care Practice (Level 7 on the QQI framework)
Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
An equivalent qualification, as recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies
The following will be seen as an advantage:
Full clean driver's license
One year of experience in a Social Care setting.
Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans.
Previous experience working with and supporting service users with challenging behaviour and mental health.
Candidate Skills / Experience
The ability to support the client group in a non-judgemental way and from a trauma informed perspective with respect at all times.
The ability to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Comfortable working with essential information technology and providing reports
Salary: €16 to €***** hourly.
Flexibility on working hours
Competitive starting salary
Annual pay increments
Contributory Pension Scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Sunday overtime rateAccess to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach tickets
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Promotion and development opportunities
Support for further education and training
Refer a friend bonus
Discounted driving lessons
Any Other Information:
*Closing Date: 20th February ****
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