Social Care Worker/Senior Support WorkerAbout The RoleThe 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.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 & Orchard Residential Care divisions, across Ireland for full time and part time Social Care Workers/Senior Support Workers vacancies available in the following counties: Cavan, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Waterford, Carlow.Working on a 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.Minimum of 39 guaranteed contracted hours per week, up to 48 hours on average.Rosters include 12 & 24 hour shiftsMinimum Hourly Rate of pay: €16.77Main ResponsibilitiesBe accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the delivery of a person-centred approach to the support and care we provide.Ensure that the residents personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards provided.Be committed to pro-actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choices.Engage with families, clinicians and building links in the community.Experience implementing positive support programmes.Focusing on promoting independence and community integration.Keeping up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes.To motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice.To take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities.Supporting the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needs.The role holder will be expected to work as part of a team, inclusive of supporting other staff members in relation to taking ownership of their workload. All staff are required to attend regular team meetings and engage positively in supervisions by Person in Charge.Undertake required Health and Safety check and Risk Assessments and record and report effectively.In consultation with medication policy upkeep the management and administration of medication.Liaise with multi disciplinary teams, families and other relevant people pertaining to the people we support.Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service rolling rosters, day and night shifts.Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of the role in order to meet the requirements of the service.Essential RequirementCandidates must hold a qualification at level 7 or above in a relevant area, e.g. Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community etcFull manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.Have full eligibility and availability to work with us.Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar environment supporting adults or children with intellectual and physical disabilities or supporting children and young people who are unable to live with their own families.In Order to work in Ireland a non -EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Orchard Community Care - 46 Wolfe Tone Street, Sligo, Ireland. F91KX30Orchard Residential Care - 9 Upr John Street, Sligo, Ireland. F91EK28Job Type: Full-timeBenefits To Working With CompanyOn -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 users4 working weeks as annual leaveRefer a friend initiativeWorking in a well-resourced environment with access to multidisciplinary teamEmployee Assistance Programme for staff and their families