Residential Social Care Worker – Intellectual Disabilities

St. Joseph's Foundation; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension plan

Sick leave scheme

Maternity leave

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Death-in-service scheme

Job summary

St. Joseph's Foundation in Ireland is recruiting for a dedicated care worker to support adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. You will deliver daily personal care, assist with living skills, and promote independence.

The ideal candidate will have a HETAC diploma or CORU-eligible qualification, experience with challenging behaviours, and a full driver's licence. We offer structured training, generous leave, a solid pension, and staff supports.

Qualifications

• HETAC Accredited Diploma/Degree in Social Care or Nursing (RNID) or CORU registration eligibility.
• Experience in managing behaviour which challenges.
• Experience with adults/children with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to supervise staff and residents in a residential setting.
• Full Driver's Licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily personal care and support service users with daily living, social, and life skills.
• Assist service users with budgeting, finances, and household tasks.
• Administer prescribed medication and maintain records.
• Facilitate leisure and community activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Support, develop, and supervise staff under the direction of the Person in Charge.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold the Foundation's policies, procedures, and confidentiality.

Skills

Behaviour management

Residential support

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Education

Social Care Diploma

Nursing (RNID) qualification

Job description

St. Joseph's Foundation in Ireland is recruiting for a dedicated care worker to support adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. You will deliver daily personal care, assist with living skills, and promote independence.

The ideal candidate will have a HETAC diploma or CORU-eligible qualification, experience with challenging behaviours, and a full driver's licence. We offer structured training, generous leave, a solid pension, and staff supports.