Residential Social Care Workers – Rush, Co. Dublin

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is recruiting two CORU-registered Social Care Workers to join our residential team in Rush on two full-time specified purpose contracts for maternity leave cover. The roles are 35/37 hours per week with a salary of €39,100–€56,349 FTE, plus evening, weekend and sleepover premiums.

You will support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live as independently as possible, make choices, participate in the community and develop everyday living and social skills, while

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Social Care Worker is required.
• Experience in residential care or intellectual disability settings is desirable.
• Must hold a full, clean manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live as independently as possible.
• Help individuals make choices and work towards personal goals.
• Assist participation in local community and development of daily living and social skills.
• Contribute to personal planning and maintain appropriate records.

Skills

CORU registration

Residential care experience

Education

CORU registration requirements

Tools

Full driving licence

Job description

2 x Full-Time Specified Purpose Contracts - Maternity Leave Cover

35/37 hours per week

Salary: €39,100 - €56,349 FTE, plus evening, weekend and sleepover premiums

Prosper Fingal is recruiting two CORU-registered Social Care Workers to join our residential team in Rush.

These roles would suit Social Care Workers who enjoy residential work, want substantial full-time hours and would like the opportunity to gain further experience within an established disability service. The positions are available immediately.

The role

Working as part of the residential team, you will support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to:

• Live as independently as possible within their home.
• Make choices and work towards their personal goals.
• Participate in their local community.
• Develop everyday living and social skills.
• Enjoy meaningful relationships, activities and experiences.

You will also contribute to personal planning, maintain appropriate records and help ensure that supports are delivered in line with HIQA Standards and Prosper's values.

The roster includes evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

• Sleepover 11:00am - 11:00am (24-hour shift)
• Day Shifts (Mon-Fri) 8:00am - 8:00pm
• Weekend & Bank Holiday Day Shifts: 10:00am - 8:00pm

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• Hold a qualification meeting CORU's registration requirements.
• Hold a full, clean manual driving licence.
• Be available to work the residential roster, including evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
• Previous residential or intellectual disability experience is desirable, but not essential.

What Prosper Offers

• Pension Scheme and Death in Service Benefit.
• Generous annual leave.
• Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Career development and future opportunities across Prosper Fingal.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

While continued employment cannot be guaranteed, successful candidates may have the opportunity to apply for future vacancies within Prosper Fingal.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews can be arranged promptly.

Prosper Fingal is an Equal Opportunities Employer.