Social Care Worker

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Ongoing training

Competitive salary

Job summary

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is seeking Social Care Workers to join an Adult Mental Health Team across North and South Dublin. This role focuses on delivering person-centred support to adults with mental health needs and helping individuals achieve greater independence and wellbeing.

The position offers opportunities for professional development within mental health services, a supportive team environment, and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7/8 qualification in Social Care or related discipline.
• Experience in mental health, disability, community or social care services desirable.
• Garda Vetting will be required.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with service users.
• Support individuals with daily living skills, community integration and independent living.
• Assist with development and implementation of individual support plans.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and recovery.
• Work closely with families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and complete relevant documentation.
• Support individuals to access community and social supports.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care

Job description

We are currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join a dedicated Adult Mental Health Team supporting individuals across North and South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Care Worker who is passionate about supporting Adults with mental health needs and helping individuals achieve greater independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Care Worker:

• Provide person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Develop positive, professional relationships with service users.
• Support individuals with daily living skills, community integration and independent living.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual support plans.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and recovery.
• Work closely with families, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and complete relevant documentation.
• Support individuals to access appropriate community and social supports.
• Contribute to a safe, positive and supportive environment.

Requirements for the Social Care Worker:

• Relevant QQI Level 7/8 qualification in Social Care or a related discipline.
• Experience working within mental health, disability, community or social care services is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A person-centred and recovery-focused approach.
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for some positions.
• Garda Vetting will be required.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent opportunity to develop your career within mental health services.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
• Competitive salary and benefits.