Job description
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)
Locations: Cootehill (Cavan) & Castleblayney (Monaghan)
Our client, a private healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Social Care Worker and Team Lead to join their Children and Adult Day Residential Services based in Cavan and Monaghan. The role will be based in either of these locations.
The role will ideally suit qualified Social Care Workers who have experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
Key Duties:
1. Provide comprehensive personal care to service users.
2. Maintain a safe environment for service users, colleagues, and visitors.
3. Complete and maintain accurate reports, risk assessments, and daily paperwork.
4. Follow HIQA Framework and organisational policies.
5. Participate in meetings, service user reviews, and relay information to management and the MDT.
6. Attend all mandatory, regulatory, and professional development training.
7. Collaborate effectively within the team to ensure high-quality, professional service.
8. Develop and document individualized care plans in coordination with clinics and health services.
Essential Criteria:
9. Registered or pending registration with CORU.
10. Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care (minimum level 7).
11. A minimum of 1-2 years' employment experience in a similar role, Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism, etc.
12. Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.