Respite Social Care Worker

Delta Centre CLG

Carlow

On-site

EUR 30,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Training and career development

Shift allowances

Sleepover premium

Employee assistance

Job summary

Delta Centre CLG is expanding its Adult Respite Service in Ireland and seeks Social Care Workers to join a compassionate team. The role centers on person-centred supports for adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, promoting independence and quality of life.

The position is full-time (156 hours per 4-week roster), with shift, evening and weekend work involved. Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland; driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

Experience in the field of social care is essential.
Proven competence in care and support of adults with intellectual disabilities.
Genuine interest in this area.

Responsibilities

Ensure each resident experiences dignity, respect and choice.
Support residents in achieving independence and personal development.
Review and apply person-centred plans for each resident.
Adhere to policies, safeguarding, health and safety requirements.
Foster community involvement and documentation updates.

Skills

Social care experience

Excellent communication

Record keeping

Relationship building

Flexible

Shift work

Education

Full Clean Driving Licence

Job description

Respite Service

Social Care Worker

Due to the expansion of our Adult Respite Service, we are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Social Care Workers to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in a person-centred service that promotes independence, inclusion, choice, and quality of life.

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality supports within a respite setting, empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals while enjoying meaningful and enriching experiences.

The role may is Full Time - 156 hrs per 4-week roster - depending on requirement of Organisation / Staff arrangements. (Shift, evening, weekend work will be involved in this role).

The Social Care Worker must have the desire and the belief that the person with an intellectual disability has something unique, equal, and important to offer society.

The Respite Service provides planned respite breaks for adults with intellectual disabilities across the CHO5 area. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, person-centred respite that reflects each individual's will, preferences, and support needs. We are committed to ensuring that every respite stay is a meaningful and enjoyable experience, offering opportunities for social engagement, recreation, independence, and personal development in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Personal Profile

This position is not eligible for employment permit sponsorship. Applicants must hold and maintain an independent legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of their employment. Delta Services does not ordinarily support or participate in employment permit applications, transfers, renewals or change-of-employer processes for this position.

Experience

Experience in the field of social care is essential.
Proven competence in the care and support of the adults with intellectual disabilities and a genuine interest in this area is required.

Key Tasks

Ensure that the life and experience of each resident reflect the core values of Delta Centre and that all residents:
Experience dignity and respect.
Are afforded the opportunity to make choices.
Have an opportunity to contribute and learn.
Are protected from all forms of Abuse.
Review and put into practice the details of Person-Centred Plans for each resident.
Participate in regular reviews of any protocols/plans of care for each resident.
Understand and facilitate residents' needs by appropriate communication systems.
Assist each resident in reaching their maximum potential in independence, communication and personal development.
Establish trusting relationships through consistency of care.
Adhere to all Delta Centres Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and working practices.
Adhere to all national policies, including (but not limited to) HIQA Standards, HSE policies, including any Safeguarding policies.
Encourage and support community involvement.
Support residents to identify their future aspirations and current support needs, consider how these can be met and ensure documentation is updated accordingly.
Lead and encourage individual person-centred processes, ensuring the best possible outcomes for each resident in each aspect of their life while respecting their rights and choices.
Foster and encourage independence and initiative and respect the age and status of each resident.

All duties must be carried out to comply with:

Statutory legislation in particular but not exclusively the Health Act 2007
National and Delta Centre agreed Policies and Codes of Good Practice, including Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse, Delta Centre Medication Policy
Notification of accidents and other Health and Safety requirements in compliance with Delta Centre instructions
Fire precautions
Equal Opportunity principles
Health and Safety

Knowledge & Skills

A sound knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation such as The National Standards for Adults with Disabilities.
Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated.
Excellent record keeping skills are required.
Proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Flexible and adaptable nature
Shift work over 24/7.

Desired Quality