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Social Care Assistants & Social Care Workers
Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
Role Overview
* Reporting to: Person in Charge
* Contract Type: Full-Time
* Working Week: Average of 40 hours a week, day and waking night shifts required
* Location of Work: One f our Kildare Centres
What We Offer
* Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
* Full induction training
* Extensive in-house training programme
* On-going mentoring and support
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Employee of the Month Scheme
* EAP Access
* Company events
* Free on-site parking
* CPD support
Role Responsibilities
* Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
* Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
* Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
* Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
* Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
* Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
* Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
* Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
Essential Requirements
* Social Care Worker: Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
* Social Care Worker: Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
* Social Care Assistant: QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent
* Hold a full Irish driving license
* Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
* Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
* Excellent verbal and writing skills.
* Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
Skills
Experience License Permit
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
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