About the Role
As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division, across Sligo, for full time and part time Social Care Workers/Senior Support Workers. About YouWe would love to welcome you to our team to help provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by a range of other professionals including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. Working on a rolling shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing. Essential Requirements: Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant area; eg Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community etcFull manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland. Have full eligibility and availability to work with us Desirable:At least one years recent experience in the social services sector/disability areaBenefits to working with CompanyComprehensive induction processExtensive training programmeOn-going mentoring and supportContinuous Professional Development supportCareer progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary with incrementsPremium rates paid on Sunday and Bank HolidaysFlexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service usersRefer a friend initiativeWorking in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary teamEmployee Assistance Programme for staff and their familiesINDAbout us
The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.