Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives including your own.Kindness. Respect. Purpose. Inclusion.If these words resonate with you and you have the passion to work alongside people to ensure they are safe, respected, and empowered to make choices about their own lives, come join our team in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live with independence, dignity, and joy every single day.Role DetailsJob Title:Social Care WorkerReports to:Social Care Team LeaderLocation:The location of the work may vary within the Dublin or Kildare area*Working Hours:*169 hours per month for full time on a 7-day roster/ 84.5 hours per month for part time281 hours annual leave WTE (pro rata for part time positions)Flexible work hours including sleepovers, weekends, and bank holidays50% premium payment paid for Sunday hoursDouble time payment for Bank Holiday HoursSaturday shift allowanceSleepover shift allowanceRenumeration:€36,320 - €39,787 Depending on Experience (pro rata for part time positions)Contract Type:Full-time/ 1-year Fixed Term Contract*Job Purpose*Person Centred and Inclusive support to people with intellectual disabilities and older adults to live self-determined, dignified, and meaningful lives in community-based settings.Provide an inclusive society where all people are valued and treated as equal citizens.Uphold human rights-based approach and promote a low arousal, non-aversive support philosophy, tailored to both disability and age-related needs, including dementia, frailty, and chronic illness.Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and in maintaining optimal quality of life, whether through skill-building, community participation, or age-appropriate care practices.Promote independence, offer emotional support, and provide assistance with daily living activities.Collaborate closely with team leaders, families, clinical teams, and external agencies to ensure safe, responsive, and high-quality care across the lifespan.*Role-specific Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities of the Job*Support individuals to set and achieve goals aligned with their vision for their future.Support people to manage their physical health, wellbeing and social connections.Facilitate inclusion in education, employment, volunteering, and leisure.Assist with daily routines, medication, personal care, community access and skill-building.Deliver care using low arousal and autism-informed approaches.Promote safeguarding and uphold confidentiality.Promote socially valued roles within peoples communities.*Other Specifications:*Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful home and community environment.Commit to equality, diversity, and human rights.Be a role model and uphold organisational values.*Personal And Professional Development:*Engage in ongoing training and development, committed to continuous improvement and performance development including reflective practice.Understand and follow all relevant policies and procedures.In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, employees may be required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required.*EssentialSpecific Requirement for Qualifications and Experience*Relevant third level qualification in Social Care or related fieldExperience supporting adults with complex needs (e.g., intellectual disability, mental health, autism, dementia care)DesirableFull, clean driving licenseKnowledge of HIQA regulations and standards for disability and older person servicesDementia Awareness & Ageing Sensitivity*EssentialSpecific Requirement for SkillsNetworking Skills*Build strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues/families/ external stakeholders and work effectively in teams and independentlyEmpathy, tact, and diplomacyPositive attitude, outlook, and mindset when interacting with othersAbility to create a welcoming, comfortable environment that encourages others to engage with you*Communication And Interpersonal Skills*Resilience, Openness to Change & TeamworkTo be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people we support, families, staff and professionalsMaintain professional documentation and communication using Microsoft Office, email, and SharePoint.*Problem-solving Skills*To see solutions not just problems, be a creative thinkerDesirableThe ability to break down complex ideas into understandable information for people we support and staffUsing peoples skills and gifts to create opportunities for them to solve their own problems and grow.Values-based SpecificationHuman Rights Based ApproachEnsuring no one is discriminated against or excludedUnderstand human rights and incorporate them in supportsSocially InclusiveMaximise the participation of the people we work with in the ordinary life of the communitySupport active citizenship and the development of socially valued rolesRespectful of the Right to Self-DeterminationUnderstand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choicesPromote independence and encouraging appropriate risk takingPerson CentredUnderstanding the value of others as leaders in their own livesProvide supports that are effective in meeting the needs, wishes and choices of the people we work withUnderstanding the importance of empathy in all areas of supportOriented Towards Learning and Continuous ImprovementStriving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people we supportBeing accepting about criticism and focusing on improvementBeing open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledgeFlexible, Resourceful and CreativeFocus on how things could be done better and sharing ideasImproving outcomes for people