Social Care Worker (Residential Services)
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Social Care Worker - Permanent Position
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Social Care Worker - Permanent Position
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Worker to join one of our residential Services. As a Social Care Worker, you will be involved in supporting the individuals we support to achieve their personal outcomes, to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in the community. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, evening shifts and weekends.
Benefits of being an Employee with our Service:
St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Excellent pay rates
* Free Garda Vetting.
* Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
* Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
* Defined contribution pension scheme.
* Sick leave payment
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre
* Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.
Key Responsibilities & requirements:
* To support the Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential service.
* To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for the individuals we support appropriate to their wishes and goals
* To promote and protect the rights of the individuals in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the individuals we support to develop meaningful roles in their communities
* To ensure the overall wellbeing of the individuals we support in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
* To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence
* To drive the company vehicle
* Have a knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
* Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge
* Experience, knowledge and understanding of behavioural support plans
* MAPA experience or equivalent
* Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions
* Experience of teaching skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence skills
* Experience in alternative communications
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
* Enthusiasm, energy and creativity
* Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
* Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period
Qualification/Requirements:
* Hold a degree in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)
* Have at least six months post qualification experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability.
* Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle
Required Skills and Attributes:
* Confidentiality
* Accountability
* Resilience and empathy
* Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
* Flexibility in work duties and working hours
* Respect the dignity and privacy of service the people we support
* Strong planning and organisational skills
To Apply: Email your CV and cover letter referencing the Job Ref No.
Short listing of candidates will apply
A panel may be formed from this campaign from which further vacancies which may arise will be filled.
St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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