Empowering Residential Support Worker

Harbour Care Group; Portarlington; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Premium for night work, Sundays and BH

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking

Job summary

Harbour Care is seeking a committed Social Care Worker to join our team in Portarlington, Co. Laois, Ireland.

This is a full-time role providing person-centred residential care for people with disabilities and high support needs, with a focus on empowering residents to lead independent lives. You will act as Key Worker, liaise with families and professionals, and contribute to planning, delivering, and recording personalised care and life-skill development plans.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Harbour Care.
• Proven ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and Autism, including varying support needs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with ability to adapt communication to the individual.
• High levels of initiative, professionalism, and integrity.
• Commitment to supporting the rights, choices, and needs of people with intellectual disabilities and Autism.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to adjust approaches as individuals’ needs evolve.
• A full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work positively and constructively with residents, contributing to the planning, implementation, and review of individualised approaches and support programmes.
• Support the development of key life skills, including self-help, domestic, kitchen, community, leisure, and social skills, through the creation and delivery of individualised support plans.
• Act as Key Worker for residents, including liaising with families, advocates, and external professionals.
• Administer, supervise, and accurately record prescribed medication in line with organisational policy and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Take responsibility for the wellbeing, safety, and quality of life of the people we support within the service.
• Support the development of positive interpersonal relationships within the service and the wider community.
• Promote self-esteem, individuality, and personal autonomy, enabling each person to value themselves and make meaningful choices.
• Provide day-to-day care and support, ensuring that each person’s needs are met respectfully and consistently.
• Delivery of personal care where required, including assistance with dressing, washing, and other daily living tasks.
• Carry out household tasks, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and caring for personal belongings, while encouraging and enabling people we support to participate as independently as possible.
• Facilitate meaningful leisure activities, tailored to individual preferences, with a strong emphasis on community inclusion and participation.
• Use person first language in all verbal and written communication.
• Liaise effectively with all grades of staff within the assigned center and across other services, and ensure families and visitors are treated with respect and consideration.
• Undertake driving duties using company vehicles.
• Work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends and night duty as scheduled by management.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the Person in Charge to support the effective running of the service.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of staff and people we support, implementing all necessary safety precautions.
• Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant regulations and guidance.
• Provide cover in other centers as required to suit organisational needs.
• Work in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and proactive strategies to address any presenting behaviours that challenge.
• Support residents to express their wishes, preferences, and goals.
• Always maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and a commitment to high quality care.
• Engage in ongoing learning and development is relevant to the role.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and training as required.
• Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant regulations and guidance.
• Follow all organisational policies and safeguarding procedures.

Job description

Harbour Care is seeking a committed Social Care Worker to join our team in Portarlington, Co. Laois, Ireland.

This is a full-time role providing person-centred residential care for people with disabilities and high support needs, with a focus on empowering residents to lead independent lives. You will act as Key Worker, liaise with families and professionals, and contribute to planning, delivering, and recording personalised care and life-skill development plans.