Day Services Social Care Worker — Empower Independence

Prosper Fingal; Skerries; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity Leave Allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and CPD

Positive and supportive environment

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our Day Services team in Piercetown, Skerries, Co. Dublin. This role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live full, meaningful lives—promoting independence, choice and participation in the local community.

You will work with a dedicated team to provide high-quality, person-centred supports and help individuals identify and pursue personal goals while upholding Prosper’s values.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (essential).
• A QQI Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care or another CORU-recognised qualification.
• A full, clean manual driving licence (desirable).
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
• Experience in disability services is desirable.
• Knowledge of New Directions is advantageous.
• A positive, person-centred approach and commitment to supporting people to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support people to build independence and develop everyday living skills.
• Encourage participation in community, social, creative and recreational activities.
• Support individuals to identify and work towards their personal goals.
• Promote choice, inclusion and meaningful participation in community life.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Deliver supports in line with New Directions and Prosper’s values.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

CORU registration as Social Care Worker

QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our Day Services team in Piercetown, Skerries, Co. Dublin. This role focuses on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live full, meaningful lives—promoting independence, choice and participation in the local community.

You will work with a dedicated team to provide high-quality, person-centred supports and help individuals identify and pursue personal goals while upholding Prosper’s values.