Compassionate Social Care Worker — Promote Independence

Sunbeam House Services; Greystones; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, is hiring a Social Care Worker for a permanent, full-time role at Helensburgh residential home. The post involves shifts including day work, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and unsociable hours to support adults with moderate to high support needs.

You must hold a Major QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or foreign equivalent) and have a driving licence. Applicants should be committed to person-centred care, and ideally possess HIQA standards

Qualifications

• Minimum Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
• Legal right to work in Ireland
• Post qualification experience with adults with intellectual disability desirable

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for clients according to their wishes and goals
• Promote and protect the rights of people while respecting dignity, privacy and choices
• Actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• Ensure overall wellbeing of clients in health and personal care
• Assist in teaching life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning and building confidence

Skills

Promoting and empowering others

Team player

HIQA standards knowledge

Driving licence

Flexible shifts

Education

Major QQI Level 5 in healthcare (validated by QQI)

Job description

Sunbeam House Services in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, is hiring a Social Care Worker for a permanent, full-time role at Helensburgh residential home. The post involves shifts including day work, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and unsociable hours to support adults with moderate to high support needs.

You must hold a Major QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or foreign equivalent) and have a driving licence. Applicants should be committed to person-centred care, and ideally possess HIQA standards