Flexible Social Care Worker – Community-Based Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme and Death in Service

Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity Leave Allowance

Training and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Positive working environment

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Social Care Worker for the North Street Service in Swords, Co. Dublin. This permanent, full-time role offers a varied and flexible working pattern, with hours arranged around residents' needs and preferences.

The role involves supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, promoting independence, and enabling community participation. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Social Care or a related discipline.
• CORU registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• A full, clean manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to identify and achieve their personal goals.
• Promote independence and develop daily living skills.
• Support people within their own homes and local communities.
• Encourage community participation, social inclusion and relationship building.
• Deliver person-centred supports based on individual needs and preferences.
• Work independently while remaining part of a supportive wider team.
• Contribute to person-centred planning and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

Social care qualification (third-level)

Job description

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Social Care Worker for the North Street Service in Swords, Co. Dublin. This permanent, full-time role offers a varied and flexible working pattern, with hours arranged around residents' needs and preferences.

The role involves supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, promoting independence, and enabling community participation. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.