Social Care Worker, Listowel Respite Service (19.5 hrs per week)
Contract: Specified Purpose, Part‑Time (19.5 hrs per week) – Maternity Leave Cover. Location: Listowel, Co Kerry.
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in supporting adults with Intellectual Disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to empower individuals, promote their independence, and help them lead fulfilling lives in a person‑centred, rights‑based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate and implement a person‑centred approach that aligns with each individual’s goals, abilities, and aspirations.
* Support individuals in making informed choices and actively participating in their community, hobbies, and relationships.
* Advocate for individuals, ensuring their rights, dignity, and privacy are respected at all times.
* Promote inclusion and independence, empowering individuals to develop daily living skills and engage in social, educational, and vocational activities.
* Ensure the physical, emotional and social well‑being of individuals in all aspects of daily life.
* Provide support with personal care, mobility and health‑related needs, while encouraging independence.
* Assist individuals in developing essential life skills, such as meal preparation, household tasks, and personal care.
* Encourage and facilitate physical activities, social outings and recreational programmes to enhance quality of life.
* Work collaboratively with a team, including external agencies, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
* Maintain open, professional, and respectful communication with individuals, families and colleagues.
* Participate in team meetings, care‑plan reviews and service‑development discussions.
* Accurately document daily records, progress notes and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Association policies.
* Ensure adherence to HIQA standards, Disability Act 2005, GDPR and Health & Safety regulations.
* Engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices.
* Contribute to service improvements by sharing ideas and feedback.
Essential Criteria:
* Eligibility: hold a professional registration or be eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board (CORU). Schedule 3 qualifications or comparable certifications recognised by CORU are acceptable.
* Annual registration on the Social Care Workers register maintained by CORU.
* Passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
* Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, Disability Act 2005, Health & Safety legislation, Data Protection and GDPR.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to document, plan, coordinate and report accurately and professionally.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
* Strong time‑management skills and ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
* Full driver’s licence for at least two years and willingness to drive association vehicles.
* Authorisation to work in Ireland and ability to provide supporting documentation during recruitment.
Highly Desirable Criteria:
* Experience in a care delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service.
* Experience liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies.
Employee Benefits:
* Sick pay scheme, paid maternity leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, pension scheme, parking (site dependent), generous annual leave, access to income continuance scheme, discounted health insurance and access to training.
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer.
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