Ready to follow your calling? Medforce is seeking empathetic Social Care Workers to join a team where your compassion can make a real difference—helping create brighter futures every day.
Our client manages a residential service that fosters a life-sharing community where individuals with intellectual disabilities and support needs live, work, and grow alongside volunteers and professionals in an environment of mutual respect, equality, and shared responsibility.
The Social Care Worker (SCW) will support individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling, independent lives within the community.
You will collaborate with the Shift Lead and Person in Charge to deliver person-centered support to all residents.
Key Responsibilities
1. Resident Support & Advocacy
* Promote residents’ rights, dignity, and independence.
* Support individual hobbies, interests, and community participation.
* Implement and follow behaviour support plans and personal care routines.
1. Person-Centred Planning
* Act as a Key Worker and lead in developing individual care plans.
* Support daily living skills, social integration, and healthy routines.
* Facilitate leisure, training, and religious/pastoral activities.
1. Household & Daily Operations
* Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment.
* Assist with household duties, laundry, personal hygiene, and meal preparation.
* Promote responsible money management and daily living activities.
* Participate in transporting residents and liaising with day services.
1. Leadership & Compliance
* Support the house team, coordinate schedules, and assist with training.
* Maintain accurate records, reports, and ensure compliance with HIQA standards.
1. Financial Management
* Manage petty cash, residents’ personal funds, and house accounts responsibly.
Requirements
* Level 7 QQI qualification in Social Care (or equivalent).
* Minimum 1 year’s experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
* Full driving license and access to own car (essential).
Offering
* Paid leave, travel expenses, and training opportunities.
* Career progression and work-life balance.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Refer-a-friend scheme and Death in Service Benefit.
* Premium pay for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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