Social Care Worker

DARA; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider is seeking a Social Care Worker in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role requires dynamic participation in creating a stable living environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Company pension with contribution

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Tuition Support Scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Maternity benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in social care/intellectual disability sector preferably in residential settings.
• Proficient in standard office IT applications.
• Full clean driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes and communities.
• Drive company vehicles as needed.
• Work flexible hours including shifts and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Support for people with autism

Education

Relevant qualification to degree level in social care

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Recruitment Advertisement

Social Care Worker Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Terms: 30 hours per week plus sleepovers; initial 1-year fixed term contract

Role Summary

Social Care Worker required to work as part of a team to create a secure and stable environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting and a busy respite house. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative with good common sense and a good sense of humour.

MAIN DUTIES:

Social Care Workers must have a full driver licence and be prepared to drive company vehicles

Social Care Workers support the persons in all areas of their lives - in their home and community.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Experience in the social care/intellectual disability sector preferably in residential and day service settings

Skills to support people with autism in ordinary places in the community

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Full, clean driver's license

Available to work residential hours which will include shift work/ sleepovers and weekends as part of an established friendly team.

Proficient in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Hold a relevant qualification to degree level in the area of social care

SALARY:

Competitive salary based on HSE PayScale's.

Benefits

Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)

Excellent training and support and supervision from a line manager structure.

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Tuition Support Scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Option to join the Health Service credit union

Maternity benefits

Free Parking

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer