Overview
Location:
On site / Rathangan, Co.
Kildare, Ireland
Job type:
Permanent / Full-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 the areas of mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care.
We pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service user's and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels they would be a good fit within our organisation.
The right candidate for this role will strive to enhance the lives of the individuals by promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship.
Salary:
€***** to €***** for Social Care Workers
Job Type:
Full time role, Permanent
Shifts Available:
3x12hr shifts – day shift, sleepovers and live nights included over Monday to Sunday.
Flexibility for shift work may be required due to the 24/7 nature of the role.
Reporting Relationship:
This post will report to the Deputy Residential Manager
Job Title:
Social Care 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.
Candidate Skills / Experience
The following will be seen as an advantage:
Experience working in a Residential Setting
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans
Qualifications
For Social Care Workers, candidates must have a relevant qualification in Social Care.
At a minimum a B.A. in Social Care, Fetac Level 7, or other CORU accepted qualifications in Social Care AND must be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or commit to completing registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker by end of November **** OR have 2 years' experience working as a Social Care Worker in the last 5 years and have commenced their application to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
Full clean driver's license
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Support service users with an intellectual / physical disability, autism.
Ensure service users are supported to make sense of their environment, learn new skills and maximise their independence.
Assist individuals with their daily living activities.
Support service users with their health and well-being, personal care including continence requirements if required.
Support individuals to live a meaningful life, with a priority focus on equal citizenship.
Facilitate everyone supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community.
Act as an advocate for clients / residents.
Actively promote the participation of clients / residents in the formulation and execution of their care/placement plan.
Accompany service users to appointments and other events as required.
Assist service users who have reduced mobility.
Undertake duties as may be assigned by your direct manager/team leader to support the care of service users.
Manage challenging behaviours, using a positive behaviour support plan.
Provide reports on client activities to management.
Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the ongoing progression/ implementation of the care plan.
Note: The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post; duties may be assigned from time to time and the post may contribute to the development of the post while in office.
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Are you currently based in Ireland?
What is your current status to work in Ireland?
Do you have a good standard of English both written and spoken (some report writing is required in the role)?
Are you comfortable using email, apps and online sites to access and update information?
What type of working hours are you looking for?
The required availability is listed in this job ad – let us know your general availability here.
Some of our roles require our team to drive company cars as part of the role (for client transport, visits or activities).
Please let us know if you would be willing to drive as part of your role.
Do you have a full Irish or EU drivers' licence?
What is your notice period?
Do you have a relevant qualification to work as a Social Care Worker in Ireland.
At a minimum a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7, B.A. or equivalent?
What is the name of your qualification in health or social care?
CORU registration as a Social Care Worker will be required for this role from Nov ****.
Are you currently registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU?
Do you have at least one year of experience in a social care setting?
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