Social Care Worker

OASIS Group; Greystones; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services is seeking a committed Social Care Worker to support four adults with moderate to high support needs in Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

The role is part-time (80 hours per month) with varied shifts, including days, sleepovers, and weekends, within a values-based, person-centered service. You will join a team of Social Care Workers and Care Assistants delivering high-quality residential care.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI).
• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.
• Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required).
• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required).
• One year post-qualification experience with adults with intellectual disability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a person-centred approach aligned with clients' wishes and goals.
• Promote rights, dignity and privacy for people in care.
• Support clients to develop meaningful roles in their communities.
• Assist with overall wellbeing including health and personal care.
• Teach life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning and confidence building.

Skills

CORU

Social Care

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

CORU Registration (evidence required)

Job description

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives.We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs.We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

Skills and attributes

• CORU
• Social Care

Description

Helensburgh is a welcoming residential home located in the heart of Greystones, providing high-quality care and support to four adults with moderate to high support needs, aged between 50 and 87 years. We are currently seeking a committed and compassionate Part-time Social Care Worker (80 hours per month) to join our established team and play a key role in supporting individuals to live with dignity, independence, and choice.

You will work as part of a skilled, supportive team of Social Care Workers and Care Assistants, contributing to a person‑centred, values‑based service within the local Greystones community.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker to join our services in residential settings in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, waking nights, weekends and unsociable hours.

Requirements

• Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
• Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)
• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)

Applicants must have

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
• A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team.
• A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity
• Excellent IT and report writing skills.
• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles.
• Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.
• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period.
• Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions
• One Year’s post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability.
• Experience of working alone in a one-to-one environment as well as experience of teamwork.
• Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports.
• CPI experience and working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviors.
• Experience in alternative communications
• Experience of creative problem‑solving techniques

Key Responsibilities

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy.
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities.
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Application Guidance

We want to hear about you- your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer