Social Care Worker - Residential
Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
39 hours per week
Job reference: SCW_STILL_0809
Overview
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Essential criteria
* A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
* Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
* At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
* Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
* Full drivers licence (manual) essential
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 22 days annual leave
* Premium rates for evening and weekend work
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
* Paid breaks
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services.
Qualifications
* A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORU) with at least 6 months recent experience; OR
* A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level (e.g., Social Work/Psychology) with at least 2 years recent experience; AND
* Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker OR proof of application in progress with CORU
Skills and abilities
* Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
* Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Experience in implementing and developing support/care plans and PCPs
* Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
* Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential
Support approach and duties
* Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
* Adapt communication to suit my needs
* Be fun and engaging, with patience and kindness
* Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
* Support community engagement
* Help learn new skills
* Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Job details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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