Empowering Social Care Worker for Disabilities

ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES; Mill Lands; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Garda vetting

Induction training

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Sick leave

Career progression

Garden centre discounts

Job summary

ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide person-centred supports for adults with intellectual disabilities. The role focuses on enabling access to community services, education, training and employment opportunities within the New Directions framework.

The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver individualised supports, work with schools and adult services, and help develop transition plans for young people moving from children's services to adult care.

Qualifications

• Hold a diploma in Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in person-centred planning and care planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong listening skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver programme supports for individuals with disabilities.
• Provide person-centred supports to enable community participation.
• Develop and facilitate training/workshops for service delivery.
• Support individuals with employment goals and daily living activities.
• Engage with local community to promote inclusion and New Directions.

Skills

Disability services knowledge

Care planning

Communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Social Care

QQI validation

NFQ Level 8 (Disability Studies)

Job description

ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide person-centred supports for adults with intellectual disabilities. The role focuses on enabling access to community services, education, training and employment opportunities within the New Directions framework.

The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver individualised supports, work with schools and adult services, and help develop transition plans for young people moving from children's services to adult care.