Impactful Social Care Worker - Aftercare & Community

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Sunday overtime rate

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work and tax-free travel

Job summary

Barróg Healthcare is recruiting Social Care Workers to support young people and vulnerable adults across aftercare, transitional care and community outreach services. The role focuses on helping individuals develop practical, emotional and social skills to live as independently as possible, building on the work of families, social workers and residential teams.

The employer is Barróg Healthcare, a private health and social care provider based in Dublin, delivering services nationwide.

Qualifications

• Have permission to work in Ireland.
• At least 1 year’s experience in healthcare or disability-support.
• BA in Social Care or QQI Level 7 qualification, or working towards.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker or in progress.
• Full clean driving licence and report-writing knowledge.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour or mental-health needs.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of care and placement plans.
• Promote service users’ rights, independence and responsibilities.
• Support attendance at education, training, medical and clinical appointments.
• Liaise with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and incident documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision and case conferences.
• Follow Barróg Healthcare policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Respectful approach

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork and independence

IT and report-writing

Education

BA in Social Care or QQI Level 7

CORU registration or progressing

Job description

Barróg Healthcare is recruiting Social Care Workers to support young people and vulnerable adults across aftercare, transitional care and community outreach services. The role focuses on helping individuals develop practical, emotional and social skills to live as independently as possible, building on the work of families, social workers and residential teams.

The employer is Barróg Healthcare, a private health and social care provider based in Dublin, delivering services nationwide.