Social Care Worker

FRS Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking Social Care Workers for a Discovery and Assessment of Needs project in North Dublin with some travel to satellite locations. The assignment runs for approximately 8 weeks on a project-based/temporary contract.

Join a Multidisciplinary Team to assess adults using the New Directions principles, focusing on person-centred, rights-based support and meaningful outcomes. CORU registration and Irish working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Social care degree and CORU registration required.
• Irish working rights confirmed.
• Experience with adults with disabilities essential.
• Understanding of New Directions and rights-based service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Undertake scheduled assessments with adults attending services.
• Explore aspirations, goals, and support needs.
• Identify unmet needs and opportunities for development.
• Document findings to inform service redesign and person-centred supports.

Skills

Engagement skills

Interviewing

Facilitation

Information gathering

Diversity communication

Person-centred practice

Education

Social Care degree

CORU registration

Irish working rights

Job description

Discovery & Assessment of Needs Project - Social Care Worker

Location: North Dublin, with some travel to satellite locations

Duration: Approximately 8 weeks

Contract Type: Project-Based / Temporary

HSE Payscale

We are currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for an exciting Discovery and Assessment of Needs Project within an adult Disability Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals who are passionate about person-centred practice, disability rights, social inclusion and supporting people to achieve meaningful life outcomes.

The project will focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the aspirations, goals and support needs of adults who use my client's services. The findings will help inform the future development and redesign of adult services in line with the principles of New Directions, ensuring that supports remain person-centred, evidence-based and focused on individual outcomes.

The Opportunity

Successful candidates will receive structured training and induction from the CRC in the assessment methodology before commencing the project. Ongoing support will also be provided throughout the assignment.

Over approximately 8 weeks, you will undertake scheduled assessments with adults attending services.

Assessments will explore:

• Individual aspirations, goals and future plans
• Community participation and social inclusion
• Supports required to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Unmet needs and opportunities for further development
• Individuals' strengths, preferences and personal priorities

Requirements

• Social Care degree
• CORU reg
• Irish working rights
• Have experience working with adults with disabilities
• Understand the principles of New Directions and rights-based service delivery
• Have strong skills in engagement, interviewing, facilitation and information gathering
• Can effectively engage with adults with diverse communication needs
• Take a strengths-based and progressive approach to disability support
• Are passionate about person-centred practice, social inclusion and empowering individuals to achieve their goals
• Share values centred around respect, collaboration, quality and person-centred support