Social Care Worker/Senior Support Worker
Permanent employee, Full or part-time· Sligo. 39,070 - 45,550 € per year
About the Role
We are expanding to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, and we currently have opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division, across Sligo, for full-time and part-time Social Care Workers/Senior Support Workers.
We would love to welcome you to our team to help provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life-limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by a range of other professionals, including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.
Working on a rolling 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.
Essential Requirements:
* Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant area; e.g., Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community, etc.
* Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
* Have full eligibility and availability to work with us.
Desirable:
* At least one year's recent experience in the social services sector/disability area.
Benefits to working with Company
* Comprehensive induction process.
* Extensive training programme.
* Ongoing mentoring and support.
* Continuous Professional Development support.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Competitive salary with increments.
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users.
* Refer a friend initiative.
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team.
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families.
About us
The 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.
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