Overview
Location:
On site / Mallow, Co.
Cork, Ireland
Job type:
Permanent / Full or Part-time
Sector and subsector:
Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Hourly Salary Range:
from €***** to €*****
Purpose of Role:
to provide a range of services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or autism in a residential setting.
All care is person centered and provides a holistic service in partnership with the person's circle of support.
The Company
Barróg Healthcare is a small, private health and social care provider based in Dublin with services nationwide providing residential care and day packages to enable people who need support across mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care.
We champion our service users and staff and welcome applications from anyone who fits within our organisation.
The right candidate will strive to enhance the lives of individuals by promoting community inclusion and equal citizenship.
Job Details
Shifts Available:
12-hour shifts (8:*****:00 and 20:*****:00)
Working Hours:
A mixture of working hours are available and can be agreed at job offer stage.
Flexibility for shift work may be required due to the 24/7 nature of the role.
Reporting Relationship:
This post will report to the Team Lead
Job Title:
Support Worker
Vetting:
All applicants will be subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and a request to provide security clearance from any country in which they resided for more than 6 months after their 16th birthday.
Benefits and Requirements
Flexibility on working hours
Competitive starting salary
Sunday overtime rate
Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free transport
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Promotion and development opportunities
Support for further education and training
Pension scheme (PRSA)
Refer a friend bonus
Discounted driving lessons
Permission to work in Ireland
One year of experience in a healthcare setting
Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent for a Support Worker role
Other relevant qualifications (e.g., Nursing, Addiction Studies, Teaching, Accredited Youth Training, Psychology) may be considered
Full clean driver's license
The following will be seen as an advantage:
Experience in a Residential Setting
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans
Candidate Skills / Experience
Ability to support clients respectfully with their goals and needs at the center of every task
Understanding how to prevent and manage challenging behaviour
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Comfortable using essential information technology and providing reports
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Support service users with intellectual and physical disability, autism
Help users make sense of their environment, learn new skills, and maximise independence
Assist individuals with daily living activities
Support health and well-being, personal care including continence if required
Support individuals to live a meaningful life with equal citizenship
Enable participation and integration into the community
Act as an advocate for clients/residents
Involve clients in care/placement plan formulation and execution
Accompany service users to appointments and events
Assist service users with reduced mobility
Undertake duties as assigned by manager/team leader
Manage challenging behaviours with a positive behaviour support plan
Provide reports on client activities to management
Attend staff meetings and contribute to care plan development
The above Job Description is not exhaustive; duties may be added or modified as needed.
Apply for this position
To apply, submit your information including: First Name, Last Name, E-mail, Location, CV file, and responses to standard eligibility questions (e.g., current work status in Ireland, English language proficiency, driving licence, notice period, relevant health/social care qualifications, and years of experience).
You will also be asked how you learned about this vacancy and whether you were referred by a Barróg Healthcare employee.
Privacy notice:
The administrator of your data is Barróg Healthcare with its registered office in Dublin, Ireland.
Data is collected for recruitment purposes and may be used in future recruitment with your consent.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
Details are in Barróg Healthcare privacy policy.
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