Social Care Worker

Embrace; Castleblayney; On-site; EUR 33,306 - 36,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale €33,306 – €36,582

New joiner bonus €250

Annual performance incentive €1,000

Refer-a-Friend Program €150

Employment Assistance Programme

Fortnightly pay

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Monthly Reflective Practice Support

Career Progression Plan

Roster to suit your work/life balance

Job summary

A community support organization in Carrickmacross is seeking motivated Social Care Workers for their Children's residential house. The role involves developing person-centered plans and delivering daily support to residents, emphasizing their strengths and promoting skill development. Candidates must hold or pursue a Level 7 qualification in Social Care. The package includes competitive pay, bonuses, and a Bike-to-Work scheme. It's a full-time, permanent position with in-person work required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or pursue a Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, and standards applicable to services for vulnerable children is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the resident person-centered plan with the resident and supporting team.
• Deliver the resident's daily support plan.
• Focus on the person’s strengths and discover new ways of developing these.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of legislation and standards

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies

Job description

Embrace are recruiting Social Care Workers for our Children's residential house in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. We are seeking applications from Social Care Workers who have a passion for supporting people in the community and helping them to develop within their homes. The successful candidate will be joining a strong team of existing Social Care Workers and Direct Support Workers and be overseen by a supportive management team.

Our ambition is to offer a strengths-based service that focuses on residents’ core interests and encourages their development of new skills. Underpinning all of this is an understanding that we are offering a home for people, and an assurance from us that these homes offer a range of home comforts, and on-site amenities and enable local engagement with community initiatives and organizations.

Social Care Workers – Requirements

We are looking for motivated and experienced Social Care Workers who believe in developing people’s strengths. The successful candidates will provide residents with guidance, support, training, and activities to help them to achieve their goals. We are looking for candidates who work well in a team environment, working closely with your colleagues and the wider support team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be guided by your PIC and include the following:

• Developing the resident person‑centered plan with the resident and their supporting team
• Delivering on the resident’s daily support plan
• Ensuring the ongoing focus on the person’s strengths and uncovering new ways of developing these
• Understanding of company policies and procedures to ensure consistent service practices
• Delivering on Embrace’s core Vision, Mission, and Values
• You will also be responsible for coordinating the shift when on duty. The service is a Social Care Led service with enhanced support through a full MDT. The Social Care Worker will be required to work collaboratively as part of an integrated MDT in service delivery to Residents. They will report directly to the Person-In-Charge.

Essential Requirements

• Holding or pursuing a Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies or equivalent
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and standards applicable to the provision of accommodation‑based services to vulnerable children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

What we offer successful candidates:

• Competitive pay scale of €33,306 – €36,582, depending on experience
• New joiner bonus of €250
• €1,000 performance incentive scheme annually
• Refer‑a‑Friend Program – €150 per referral
• Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
• Fortnightly pay
• Bike‑to‑Work Scheme covering bicycles, e‑bikes and pedelecs
• Monthly Reflective Practice Support with an independent professional clinician
• Career Progression Plan and guidance
• Roster to suit your work/life balance
• PRSA Scheme

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than two years in order to consider you for prospective roles at Embrace.

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On‑site parking
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carrickmacross, CO. Monaghan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What passport do you currently hold?

Licence/Certification:

• Qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (required)
• Full driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person