Ability West Social Care Worker - Residential Services
Location:
Tuam Services / Dunmore Services
About Ability West
Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Our services include day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training, and multi-disciplinary supports. Our ethos is guided by our Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan, aiming to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed, inclusive lives. We support and value each individual in an environment that promotes autonomy, health, and wellbeing, helping them reach their potential.
Role:
Social Care Worker
Location:
Tuam, Galway
Contract:
Various Permanent Contracts
Closing Date for Applications:
Ongoing
Role Description:
The purpose of this position is to provide residential and respite care within a staff team for children and adults with an intellectual disability, in accordance with Ability West's policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety standards. The Social Care Worker acts as Person in Charge in the absence of the Service Manager, responsible for the wellbeing of the people we support, and monitors and records their progress in line with procedures.
Key Duties:
1. Ensure the wellbeing of service users.
2. Facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships and promote self-worth and individuality.
3. Act as Person in Charge when necessary.
4. Work positively with service users, including those exhibiting challenging behaviors, and participate in planning and implementing tailored approaches.
5. Care for the daily needs of service users.
Essential Criteria:
* A professional degree (minimum Level 7) in Applied Social Care.
* Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or in a similar field.
* Full current driving license.
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