At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support.
And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People to Live Their Lives.
Facilitator (Social Care Worker Grade)
Count Me In
Castlebar Area, Co. Mayo
* Permanent 17 hours per week
* Reference Number 2025-077A
* Further information available from Bernadette Frain, Service Manager - Tel: 087-9890249 or Email: bfrain@westerncare.com
Application Details
* Please apply by current C.V.
* Closing date June 25th,2025
* Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation
Job Brief
This role will involve working in The Count Me In, Day Service supporting young autistic people in self-development, within the following areas, social inclusion, social capacity, education, employment and other aspects of their lives.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
* Ensuring a person-centred approach to meet the needs of each participant individually
* Developing an Individual Plan for each participant
* Empowering each participant to achieve their identified goals in an integrated and inclusive setting
* Promote inclusion, equality and community participation.
* Developing relationships with participants, families, advocates and the wider community
* Provide individual mentoring to participants
* Experience and knowledge of autism informed approaches is desirable
Candidate Requirements
* Flexibility to support people to achieve their goals during evenings if required
* Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of New Directions and Person-Centred Planning
* A balanced approach to risk
* An ability to develop meaningful community links
* To be a good communicator with good observational and organisational skills
* Drive, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering person centred solutions
* Competent IT skills
Other Duties INVOLVED
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
* Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
* Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
* To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
* Use positive approaches to support people in line with Organisational practice.
Qualification Details
An appropriate 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7)
* please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration once this process commences
Other Requirements
* Full driver's license is essential
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
* All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application
* All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years
Employment Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
* Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
* Dedicated learning and development
* Flexible working opportunities
* Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Sick pay scheme
Salary Scale
Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,863 - €50,954 per annum)
* this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service
full job description available by emailing hr@westerncare.com
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