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** Location of the Post: Disability Service Integrated Healthcare area Dublin South & Wicklow (IHA DSW)/ FSS Baile Átha Cliath Theas & Cill Mhantáin
There are currently 12 permanent, whole time vacancies available across HSE Disability Residential Service in IHA DSW in the following locations:
· Liffey Vale House, Southside Intellectual Disability Services
· Primary Location Baker's Corner Dun Laoghaire - Secondary location Hawthorns, Stillorgan, Co Dublin (No travel time or payment applies to going from home to either base location)
· Primary Location Hawthorns Stillorgan.
Secondary Location Bakers Corner (No travel time or payment applies to going from home to either base location)
· Primary Location: Baker's Corner, Dun Laoghaire & Secondary Location Hawthorns, Stillorgan, Co Dublin (No travel time or payment applies to going from home to either base location)
· SSIDS Bakers Corner
· Farmleigh Park, 4, Dublin South East
Positions will be allocated according to the service needs and there may be a requirement to be relocated from initial location within SSID residential / respite services
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Social Care Worker, Disability Services Rolling in Integrated Healthcare area Dublin South & Wicklow from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Purpose of the Post: Social Care Worker is a member of the Multidisciplinary Disability Clinical Team which provides comprehensive, evidence-based assessment, intervention, and care coordination for adults with intellectual disabilities, complex autism, and/or physical disabilities.
The service operates within a human rights–based and trauma-informed framework, ensuring that all individuals are supported with dignity, respect, and equity, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Working in partnership with individuals, their nominated circle of supports, and professionals across disciplines—including nursing, social care, psychology, allied health, GPs, mental health services, and acute hospitals—the team delivers integrated, person-centred care that promotes the holistic wellbeing and inclusion of each person.
Guiding Principles The Social Care Worker will contribute to the delivery of high-quality support guided by the following principles:
Human Rights–Based Practice: Promoting autonomy, inclusion, equality, and participation in all aspects of care and decision-making.
Trauma-Informed Care: Recognising and responding to the impact of trauma by fostering safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
Person-Centred and Strengths-Based Approaches: Supporting individuals to identify personal goals, develop skills, enhance independence, and improve overall quality of life.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Engaging effectively with the wider clinical and community teams to ensure coordinated, consistent, and effective support planning and review.
Evidence-Informed Practice: Applying up-to-date research, practice standards, and outcome data to enhance the quality and effectiveness of care delivery.
This model of care aims to facilitate and enhance health, wellbeing, functional ability, and social participation for adults with disabilities through inclusive, respectful, and coordinated support.