Social Care Worker Residential Service Belmullet, Co. Mayo
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Social Care Worker Residential Service Belmullet, Co. Mayo
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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.
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Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
Social Care Worker - Cois Fharraige Residential Service
Belmullet, Co. Mayo
* Permanent 20 hours per week
* Reference Number 2025-139
* Closing date June 23rd, 2025
Application details
* Please apply by current C.V.
* Further information available from Colleen Sullivan, Service Manager Tel: 087- 3411075
Job Brief
The successful applicants will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with a number of adults, supporting them to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individuals with regard to their individual needs and preferences and support the development of Individual Plans.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience working in a person and family centered manner
* Experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
* A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
* The ability to listen, to see and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights and dreams
* Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of team work with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families and other disciplines
* Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
* Self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively
* Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred
* Flexibility will be required to respond to service demands as necessary
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
* Provide personal care and support to service users where required
* 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 who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice
Qualification Details
Social Care Worker Post - An appropriate 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent.
(please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration)
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
Salary Scale
Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,863 - €50,954 per annum)
these are based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week
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
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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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