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Relief Social Care Worker (Disability), Glencullen
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TerraGlen
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
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 improve their quality of life.
* Adhere to TerraGlen's Code of Practice, confidentiality, code of conduct, and display a high standard of professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Motivate, support, and encourage service users to engage in planned activities of their choice.
* Support the care of the service user, including personal care and providing a general overview of their daily needs.
* Support and promote independence and community integration in line with New Directions (HSE, 2012).
* Educate yourself about each service user, listen to them, and utilize reflective practice to develop your skills and knowledge.
* Participate as a key worker under guidance from senior staff.
* Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues, attending team meetings, and engaging in supervisions.
* Uphold confidentiality in line with GDPR.
* Manage and administer medication according to policy.
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, families, and relevant persons.
* Observe and report on health and safety issues.
* Contribute to person-centred planning meetings and follow up on actions and outcomes.
* Support service users in their daily lives and help them make appropriate choices.
* Report concerns regarding welfare, safety, and health.
* Record accurately according to standards and policies.
* Support behavioral management using individualized positive behavior support plans.
* Maintain high-quality standards through internal/external audits and follow-up actions.
* Follow financial procedures, report discrepancies.
* Build positive relationships with families and relevant contacts.
* Develop and maintain professional rapport with colleagues to ensure effective service delivery.
* Create opportunities for community involvement, volunteering, employment, and education for service users.
* Attend mandatory training and development programs.
* Engage in supervision and appraisal processes, reflecting on practice to enhance skills.
* Perform any other duties within the scope of a social care worker as required.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 7 in Applied Social Care or relevant qualification.
* Full Driver's License with two years' experience (preferred).
* Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognized Social Care Qualification.
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