Social Care Worker

Bluebird Care Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to join their compassionate team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide high-quality social care, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Your responsibilities will include personal care, emotional support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to create a safe environment for clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals requiring care and support. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree level 7/8 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies.
• Registered or eligible for registration with CORU.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and emotional support to clients.
• Monitoring client progress and collaborating with a care team.
• Creating a safe and nurturing environment for clients.

Skills

Personal Care

Emotional Support

Documentation

Collaboration

Health and Safety Compliance

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Social Care/Social Studies

Job description

Bluebird Care are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Workers to be part of the team. You will be responsible for providing high quality social care in line with the regulatory requirements and company's policies and procedures.

Your duties:

• Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
• Offering emotional and social support.
• Monitoring and documenting client progress.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.
• Creating a safe and nurturing care environment for clients.
• Providing assistance, guidance, and community resource mobilisation to carers in order to aid and counsel them.
• Reporting and recording any incidents.
• Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a degree level 7/8 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies or a related discipline.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with CORU
• Full clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of New Directions Services and Supports for adults with disabilities would be advantageous.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• A fluent level of English both written and oral is essential.
• Must be flexible - willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances, shift patterns and expectation.
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.