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Relief Social Care Worker (Mainstream), Athlone
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Client:
TerraGlen
Location:
Athlone, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
8b31d91ebf13
Job Views:
3
Posted:
19.06.2025
Expiry Date:
03.08.2025
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Job Description:
TerraGlen is devoted to working in partnership with young people, their families, representatives and others to deliver a specialist, person centred and outcome focused service for individuals with disabilities.
All staff employed by TerraGlen are expected to:
* Work within the context of TerraGlen's Vision, Mission Statement and Philosophy.
* Work to progress their professional development in line with TerraGlen proficiency model.
* Recognise that each individual is unique and work in consultation with them to enhance their strengths and further enhance their quality of life.
* Adhere to TerraGlen's Code of practice, confidentiality, code of conduct and to display a high standard of professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high quality care and assistance to residents as per their Individual care plans and instructions by the Centre Management.
* To ensure that the main principles of the National Standards of Residential Child
* Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential and equality and diversity are reflected within the service provided.
* To advise the Social Care Manager of any changes in the young people's needs
* To support young people in accessing information, in an appropriate format, allowing them to make informed choices.
* To be responsible for ensuring that the young people's care plans and placement plans are implemented through practice.
* To support young people and staff to be aware of all aspects of safety.
* To liaise with Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader and staff on issues relating to the centre.
* To set and demonstrate good standards of work practice.
* To adhere and implement policies and procedures of the company.
* To attend training as required and pertinent to the centre.
* To be accountable for your own actions and personal and professional development.
* To attend and partake in professional supervision.
* To work positively with family members and other professionals.
* Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager or senior manager relevant to the key responsibilities of the post.
Qualifications
* A minimum Level 7, preferably in Applied Social Care OR
* A minimum Level 7 in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Child and Adolescent
* Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences or Youth and Community Work are qualifications that will also be considered.
* A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of social care.
* Full Driving License.
* Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification
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