Mountbellew, County Galway, Ireland Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.
Ability West provides a wide range of high‑quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi‑disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self‑directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.
The Role
The Team Leaders/Social Care Worker will provide residential and respite care within a staff team for children and adults with an intellectual disability attending Ability West's services in accordance with Ability West policies, procedures and guidelines and the Ability West's Safety Statement. The following are an outline of the duties for Team Leaders/Social Care Worker.
To work closely with both the Person in Charge and/or Assistant Director of Client Services with regard to both planning and implementing the effective delivery of services
Support Person in Charge with the management of the annual budget, including staffing and all aspects of expenditure within the centre and be responsible for operating within approved budgets
Act as Person in Charge in the absence of Cluster Person in Charge as required
Support Person in Charge in Performance Management issues as they may arise
Support Person in Charge in ensuring all staff training records are up to date
A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or relevant qualification.
CORU Registration or in process of registration
Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field.
Full current driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support
What We Are offering
A wide variety of on‑the‑job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.
An opportunity to work in a person‑centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities.
A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
Permanent contracts
22 days annual leave initially plus public holidays
Contributory pension scheme of 7%
Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
Bike to Work Scheme
Four week rolling rosters to facilitate work life balance
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