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Social Care Worker (Mainstream), Athlone
Client:
TerraGlen
Location:
Athlone, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
264ad248a6f3
Job Views:
3
Posted:
24.06.2025
Expiry Date:
08.08.2025
Job Description:
TerraGlen is devoted to working in partnership with young people, their families, and others to deliver a specialist, person-centred, and outcome-focused service for individuals with disabilities.
All staff employed by TerraGlen are expected to:
* Work within the context of TerraGlen's Vision, Mission Statement, and Philosophy.
* Work to progress their professional development in line with TerraGlen's proficiency model.
* Recognise that each individual is unique and work in consultation with them to enhance their strengths and quality of life.
* Adhere to TerraGlen's Code of Practice, confidentiality, code of conduct, and display a high standard of professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality care and assistance to residents as per their individual care plans and instructions by the Centre Management.
* Ensure that the principles of the National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, and equality and diversity) are reflected in the service provided.
* Advise the Social Care Manager of any changes in the young people's needs.
* Support young people in accessing information in an appropriate format, allowing them to make informed choices.
* Implement young people's care plans and placement plans through practice.
* Support young people and staff to be aware of safety aspects.
* Liaise with the Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader, and staff on issues related to the centre.
* Set and demonstrate good standards of work practice.
* Adhere to and implement policies and procedures of the company.
* Attend relevant training sessions.
* Be accountable for personal and professional development.
* Participate in professional supervision.
* Work positively with family members and other professionals.
* Perform any other duties reasonably requested by line or senior management relevant to the role.
Qualifications
* A minimum Level 7 qualification, preferably in Applied Social Care.
* OR
* A minimum Level 7 qualification in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences, or Youth and Community Work.
* Thorough knowledge of social care principles and practices.
* Full Driving License.
* Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification.
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