Social Care Worker - Residential
Hours: 39 hours per week
Job reference: SCW_MEAD_0808
Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:
* A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
* Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
* At least one year's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
* Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
* Full drivers licence (manual) essential
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 22 days annual leave
* Premium rates for evening and weekend work
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Your Birthday off, to treat yourself
* Paid breaks
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services.
Qualifications required for a Social Care Worker:
* A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR
* A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND
* Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker:
* Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
* Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
* Proven ability to work on own initiative
* Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP's
* Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
* Delivers support according to the person's PCP and care plan
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Social Care Worker who can:
* Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
* Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
* Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
* Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
* Support me to engage in my community
* Help me learn new skills
* Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Full Job Specification available on request