Location - Galway, Ireland
Job Type - Permanent
Salary - €33,863 - €50,954
The Role
The Social Care Worker will provide residential and respite care within a staff team for children and adults with an intellectual disability, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, and the organisation's Safety Statement.
1. Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Service Manager.
2. Work positively and constructively with individuals who present with challenging behaviours, and be involved in the planning and implementation of specific approaches and programmes designed for these individuals.
3. Teach specific skills to service users living in the home, including self-help, domestic, kitchen, community, leisure, and social skills. This will involve developing and operating individual plans for service users.
4. Act as key worker for specific service users. This may include meeting with and supporting families and members of the multidisciplinary team in ongoing programmes for service users and carrying out home visits as required in consultation with the Service Manager.
5. Administer, supervise, and record prescribed medication.
6. Work with all colleagues and provide direction for Care Assistants (as required) in line with normal practice for their profession.
7. Responsible for the wellbeing of service users in the care of the organisation.
8. Facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships in each service.
9. Enable service users to value themselves and enhance their feelings of self-worth and individuality.
10. Care for the day-to-day needs of service users living in the service.
11. Personal care - assisting those that require help with tasks such as dressing, washing, etc.
12. Housekeeping - cooking, shopping, cleaning, looking after service users' clothes and effects. As far as possible, service users will be encouraged to partake in these activities.
13. Facilitate service users to use their leisure time tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on community integration.
14. Use person-first language in verbal and written communication.
15. Work with and liaise with all grades of staff in the assigned centre and other centres, and ensure that families and visitors to the service are attended to with consideration.
16. Undertake driving duties in organisational vehicles and/or own transport.
17. Work a shift rota, spread over 7 days, as determined by management, and be available for sleep-in duties and night duty as rostered.
18. Maintain records and reports required by the Service Manager for the efficient running of the service.
19. Ensure that the health and welfare of staff and service users are maintained in accordance with organisational procedures and that all safety precautions are implemented.
20. Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards.
The list of key duties is not exhaustive.Essential Criteria
1. A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or a relevant qualification.
2. CORU Registration or in the process of registration.
3. Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field.
4. Full current driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Strong problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
9. An ability to advocate on behalf of service users.
What We Are Offering
1. Permanent Contracts.
2. As part of our staff team, you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
3. A wide variety of on-the-job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.
4. An opportunity to work in a person-centred organisation and make a positive difference in people's lives and communities.
5. A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued.
6. The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
7. 22 days annual leave initially plus public holidays.
8. Contributory pension scheme of 7%.
9. Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum.
10. Bike to Work Scheme.
11. Four-week rolling rosters to facilitate work-life balance.
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