Relief Social Care Worker

ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES; Mill Lands; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service provider in Gorey is seeking a Relief Social Care Worker to provide person-centred support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The ideal candidate holds a Level 7 qualification in Social Care and has experience working with adults with disabilities. This position offers opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Free Garda Vetting

Comprehensive induction training

Generous annual leave allowance

Sick leave payment

Opportunities for career progression

Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre

Qualifications

• At least three months experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred and empowering provisions of support.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Facilitating community integration and participation in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Confidentiality

Accountability

Resilience and empathy

Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility in work duties and working hours

Respect the dignity and privacy of service users

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent IT and report writing skills

Education

Level 7 Qualification in Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job Overview: Relief Social Care Worker

St. Aidan's Services are looking for suitably qualified and motivated Relief Social Care Workers to join our Relief panel to provide supports across our range of services. Our Relief Social Care Workers role will promote and deliver safe person centred care, ensuring regulatory and contract compliance.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who have successfully completed their third year in Social Care with ongoing enrolment in the fourth year who have a genuine interest in gaining valuable experience and in pursuing a career in the ID sector.

Due to future service developments and increased required supports, there is current/future potential across our services for Relief/Social Care Workers for career advancement and full-time employment opportunities.

Benefits

St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent pay rates
• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development
• Generous annual leave allowance (pro-rata)
• Sick leave payment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre

Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Provide person-centred and empowering provisions of support, as per individual needs assessment.
• Ensure the Human Rights of each individual is exercised with the upmost degree of integrity and respect.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times.
• Ensure each individual is encouraged to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, and their individuality promoted as far as possible; through new opportunities, promotion of skills and innate abilities.
• Ensure that each individual is being afforded with the correct information to allow for informed decision making on their part at all levels.
• Ensure each individual is supported in the least restrictive of ways and positive risk taking is a given element to their decision making abilities.
• Support must also be in accordance with a low arousal and non-aversive manner.
• Personal outcomes are achieved in keeping with each individual, with clear goals, steps for achieving such and timeframes.
• Ensure that supports are prioritised and key commitments kept accordingly
• Work in line with evidence based practices.
• Ensure that each person is supported to live life to their fullest potential, and remain (or become) socially valued members of their communities.
• Facilitating community integration and participation in social and recreational activities.
• Ensure the effective implementation of New Directions in Day Services
• Have a knowledge of HiQA & regulations
• To participate in the delivery of training services as required.
• Assist each individual with advice, instruction and support where appropriate.
• Assisting/supporting with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and household chores.
• Ensure that you work in a positive manner and professionally contribute to your staff team and wider organisation
• Maintain folders, written reports and risk assessments.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure all other practices are in place to safeguard individuals medications and monies are exercised accordingly, as per policy
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, regulations and working practices of the organisation

Qualification/Requirements

• Hold a Level 7 Qualification in Social Care (Foreign Equivalent validated by QQI)
• Have at least three months experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle

Required Skills and Attributes

• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Resilience and empathy
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in work duties and working hours
• Respect the dignity and privacy of service users
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent IT and report writing skills

St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer