OverviewPermanent employee, full or part-time; Mayo. Social Care Worker/Residential Care WorkerAbout the RoleAs we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division at our homes in Swinford, Co. Mayo for full-time and part-time Social Care Workers/Residential Care 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 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 - Social Care Worker:Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORUFull manual driving license with eligibility to drive in IrelandHave full eligibility and availability to work with usEssential Requirements - Residential Care Worker:Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant health related discipline, such as:Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registeringLevel 7 PsychologyLevel 7 in Child & Adolescent PsychotherapyLevel 7 in Counselling/PsychotherapyLevel 7 in Youth and Community or similarLevel 7 in Social Science/Social StudiesLevel 7 in Family SupportProfessional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)Professional Qualification in Nursing StudiesLevel 7 in Disability StudiesLevel 7 in Applied Behavioural AnalysisLevel 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 yearsLevel 7 in Social PedagogyLevel 7 in Sports ScienceLevel 7 in PhysiotherapyLevel 7 in Occupational TherapyLevel 7 in Paramedic StudiesFull manual driving license with eligibility to drive in IrelandFull eligibility and availability to work with usDesirableAt least one years recent experience in the social services sectorMain ResponsibilitiesBe accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the delivery of a person-centred approach to the support and care we provideEnsure that the residents personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards providedBe committed to pro-actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choicesEngage with families, clinicians and building links in the communityExperience implementing positive support programmesFocusing on promoting independence and community integrationKeeping up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability servicesTo motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choiceTo take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activitiesSupporting the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needsThe role holder will be expected to work as part of a team, inclusive of supporting other staff members in relation to taking ownership of their workload. All staff are required to attend regular team meetings and engage positively in supervisions by Person in ChargeUndertake required Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments and record and report effectivelyIn consultation with medication policy, upkeep the management and administration of medicationLiaise with multi-disciplinary teams, families and other relevant people pertaining to the people we supportFlexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service - rolling rosters, day and night shiftsUndertake any other work which may arise within the scope of the role in order to meet the requirements of the serviceBenefitsComprehensive induction processExtensive training programmeOn-going mentoring and supportContinuous Professional Development supportCareer progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary with incrementsPremium rates paid on Sunday and Bank HolidaysFlexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users4 working weeks as annual leaveRefer a friend initiativeWorking in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary teamEmployee Assistance Programme for staff and their familiesAbout usThe 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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