Social Care Worker

St. Joseph's Foundation; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Section 39 pay scales

Sick leave scheme

Maternity Leave

Pension - Organisation contribution of

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Death - in - service Scheme

Career development training

Job summary

St. Joseph's Foundation is seeking dedicated care professionals to deliver daily personal care and support residents with daily living, social and life skills in a residential setting.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, experience with intellectual disabilities, the ability to work on their own initiative and supervise staff, and a commitment to confidentiality and advocacy. South Limerick and North Cork locations available; HR enquiries.

Qualifications

• HETAC accredited diploma/degree in social care or RNID eligibility with CORU.
• Experience managing behaviour that challenges.
• Experience with adults/children with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and supervise residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily personal care and support residents with daily living, social, and life skills.
• Assist residents with budgeting, finances, and household tasks, encouraging participation.
• Administer prescribed medication and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate leisure and community activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Support, develop, and supervise staff under the direction of the Person in Charge.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold the Foundation's policies, procedures, and commitment to confidentiality and advocacy.

Skills

Behaviour management

Disabilities experience

Team supervision

Education

HETAC Diploma/Degree in Social Care

Nursing RNID eligibility

Job description

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Why Join?

• Career development through structured training and progression levels
• Section 39 pay scales
• Sick leave Scheme with terms and conditions
• Maternity Leave Scheme
• Pension - Organisation contribution of 6.35%
• Generous annual leave
• Full Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Death - in - service Scheme

The ideal candidates will have:-

• A HETAC Accredited Diploma/Degree in Social Care or a qualification in Nursing (RNID) or a candidate must be eligible for registration under the standards of proficiency for CORU registration (www.coru.ie/social care workers)
• Experience in managing behaviour which challenges.
• Experience with adults/children with intellectual disabilities.
• The ability to work on his/her own initiative and supervise service users/staff in a residential setting.
• Full Driver's Licence (Desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver daily personal care and support service users with daily living, social, and life skills.
• Assist service users with budgeting, finances, and household tasks, encouraging participation.
• Administer prescribed medication and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate leisure and community activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Support, develop, and supervise staff under the direction of the Person in Charge.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold the Foundation's policies, procedures, and commitment to confidentiality and advocacy.

South Limerick and North Cork Locations are available.

Informal enquiries to HR Department 06389252