Social network you want to login/join with:
Saint John of God Intellectual Disability Liffey Services
Location:
Celbridge, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
-
EU work permit required:
Yes
col-narrow-right
Job Reference:
17865f633d2a
Job Views:
3
Posted:
09.07.2025
Expiry Date:
23.08.2025
col-wide
Job Description:
Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for Social Care Workers based in our community residential services within the North Kildare areas to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Social Care Workers - Residential Services
Permanent - Full Time
(Ref: KILRES331- KILRES332)
Suitably qualified candidates must have a recognised qualification as follows:
Minimum of QQI level 7 in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care / Social Care Studies
Be registered with Coru or eligible to register with CORU before December 2025
Suitably candidates must have:
Have experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability, Autism and complex medical needs and must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the health, social and emotional needs of these individuals.
Commitment to deliver all aspects of care and support through a person-centred approach.
Knowledge and understanding of HIQA Standards & other relevant legislative requirements for registered designated centres and the ability to be compliant with these.
Demonstrate a commitment to carry out duties with initiative, motivation, professionalism, and enthusiasm.
Show an excellent understanding of meeting the health & social care needs of all residents.
Up to date knowledge of best practice in the field of health and social care and an ability to implement this.
Flexible & willing to work all types of shifts (i.e., Long Day, Short day, sleepovers, night shift) and patterns of work (weekdays, holiday periods and weekends) to suit the needs of the residents.
A willingness to support and mentor students on placements.
An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.
An ability to support residents to achieve their full potential and independence in all aspects of their lives.
Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the rights of people with disabilities.
Full clean manual driving licence essential.
Interested candidates should apply only by using this link:
Applications will be short-listed on the information supplied in the Curriculum Vitae and a panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled. Full Job Description available on request.
Closing date: 18 th July 2025 at 4.00pm
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.
Saint John of God Community Services Clg is an equal opportunities employer.
By applying to this position, you are giving Saint John of God Community CLg. consent to have your personal data stored for the purpose of this competition only.
#J-18808-Ljbffr