Social Care Worker — Compass Corner & Bridge Day Services, Ballina, Co. Mayo
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Overview
Compass Corner & Bridge Day Services in Ballina provide day support for individuals aged 18-25 to maximise independence and community participation. You will be based in a day support setting and deliver support in line with person-centred best practice and New Directions Standards. Successful applicants may be assigned to either service depending on needs.
Responsibilities
* Deliver person-centred support in line with best practices and New Directions Standards.
* Advocate on behalf of individuals regarding their needs and preferences.
* Support development of person-centred plans and empower individuals to achieve their goals.
* Help individuals develop skills in daily living and engage with further education, employment, active citizenship and valued social roles.
* Promote equality and participation in the community.
Candidate requirements
* Drive, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering person-centred solutions.
* Understanding of neurodivergence and interest in positive opportunities and meaningful change.
* Ability to listen, advocate for the individual’s rights and goals.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team with individuals, families and community stakeholders.
* Strong belief in rights, inclusion and equality.
* Flexibility to respond to service demands; open to working in either day support setting if needed.
* Working knowledge of New Directions standards and regulations is essential.
* Good IT skills preferred.
Other duties
* Contribute to local service planning and evolving service needs.
* Maintain a safe workplace in line with Dignity at Work and Health & Safety policies.
* Promote safety in all environments and use positive approaches in support.
Qualifications
An appropriate 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7). Your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration.
Other requirements
* Full driver’s license is essential.
* All applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.
* Non-EU applicants must provide work authorization for employment in Ireland.
* Overseas Police Clearance if lived outside Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than 6 months since age 18.
Salary
Social Care Worker Pay Scale (€34,969 - €52,619 per annum). Based on full-time hours (39 per week).
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pension and life insurance
* Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
* Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
* Dedicated learning and development
* Staff initiatives such as Employee Assistance Programme and Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Sick pay scheme
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties of this post and in good health to render regular and efficient service. Full job description available by emailing hr@westerncare.com
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