Social Care Assistants/Workers (K)

Lotus Care; Kildare; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Kildare is seeking Social Care Assistants and Social Care Workers to support individuals with their daily living skills and personal development. Candidates must have a Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent, along with prior experience in social care. This full-time role involves working up to 40 hours a week, including day and night shifts, within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive premiums for unsocial hours

Full induction training

Extensive in-house training programme

On-going mentoring and support

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Scheme

EAP Access

Company events

Free on-site parking

CPD support

Qualifications

• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
• Full Irish driving license required.
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate decision-making and independence.
• Support daily living skills including personal hygiene.
• Adhere to care plans and regulatory policies.
• Administer prescribed medication.

Skills

Social Care

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Personal Development

Education

Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Overview

Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

Role

Social Care Assistants & Social Care Workers

Role Details

• Reporting to: Person in Charge
• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Working Week: Average of 40 hours a week, day and waking night shifts required
• Location of Work: One of our Kildare Centres

What We Offer

• Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
• Full induction training
• Extensive in-house training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• EAP Access
• Company events
• Free on-site parking
• CPD support

Role Responsibilities

• Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
• Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
• Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
• Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
• Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.

Essential Requirements

• Social Care Worker: Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
• Social Care Worker: Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
• Social Care Assistant: QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent
• Hold a full Irish driving license
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance