Social Care Worker / Residential Care Worker
Permanent employee, Full or part-time – Roscommon.
Salary 39,072 – 45,550 € per year.
About the Role
We are expanding our Orchard Community Care division at our homes in the Co Roscommon area and need full-time and part-time Social Care Workers / Residential Care Workers. You will provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life-limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams include psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.
Working on a rolling roster, shift basis, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support and contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
Essential Requirements – Social Care Worker
* Level 7 or higher qualification in a relevant discipline and registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU, or in the process of registering.
* Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
* Full availability and eligibility to work with us without restriction.
Essential Requirements – Residential Care Worker
* Level 7 or higher qualification in a relevant health-related discipline such as Social Care, Psychology, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Youth and Community, Social Science/Social Studies, Family Support, Teaching (not TEFL), Nursing Studies, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (children under 12), Social Pedagogy, Sports Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Studies.
* Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
* Full availability and eligibility to work with us.
Desirable
* At least one year of recent experience in the social services sector.
Main Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day running of the service and deliver a person-centred approach.
* Ensure personal plans are completed in line with regulations and standards.
* Proactively support people in their daily lives and choices.
* Maintain files ready for a HIQA inspection at all times.
* Engage with families, clinicians and community links.
* Implement positive support programmes.
* Promote independence and community integration.
* Stay current on social care policies and national changes related to disability services.
* Motivate and encourage people to engage in activities of their choice.
* Lead key work in consultation with the people we support, motivating engagement in meaningful activities.
* Provide personal care and daily support for the people we support.
* Educate yourself on each person we support, reflecting practice to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Follow, assess, and participate in strategies for ongoing development of support.
* Work as part of a team, supporting other staff and owning.
* Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR.
* Conduct health and safety checks, risk assessments, and record reporting.
* Manage and administer medication in line with medication policy.
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, families, and other relevant people.
* Carry out health and safety observing and reporting.
* Contribute to person-centred planning meetings and follow up on actions and outcomes.
* Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet service needs.
* Undertake any other work arising within scope of role to meet service requirements.
Benefits to Working with Company
* Competitive salary with increments.
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and bank holidays.
* Income protection.
* 4 working weeks annual leave.
* Comprehensive induction process & ongoing extensive training programme.
* On-going mentoring and support.
* Continuous professional development support.
* Higher education bursary.
* Career progression opportunities.
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support.
* Refer a friend initiative.
* Orchard values award.
* Well-resourced environment with access to multidisciplinary team.
* Employee assistance programme for staff and 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, 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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