Social Care Worker

Muiríosa Foundation; Kildare; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Social Care Workers to join their Kildare Residential Services. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives and promoting their health and wellbeing. Successful candidates will enjoy a varied roster, including day, night, and weekend shifts, providing essential support in community houses. If you are dedicated and eager to contribute to the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant recognized Diploma in Social Care required.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Engage with the community and support independent living.

Skills

Supporting individuals with disabilities

Organizational skills

I.T skills

Community engagement

Education

Diploma in Social Care

Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Job description

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

Kildare Residential Services

Relief Contract

Informal enquiries to:

Anna Marie Fenlon - 0876946237 (office hours only)

We are recruiting for Social Care Workers to join us in our Kildare Residential Services.

The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. Our wide variety of services provide full time residential support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities/autism in both individualized and group settings.

Successful candidates would join the relief panel to support the daily running of community houses for adults with a intellectual disability. The duties will include assisting people with activities of daily living and engaging in their community. The candidate will be required to work various shift pattern which can include sleepover shifts, days, nights and weekends. This position might suit candidates who are seeking a varied roster to work around their own commitments.

The shift patterns can include day/evening/overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty)/weekends/holidays.

Requirements:

• Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.
• A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
• Good connections in the local community an advantage.
• A willingness to work alone and be available for day, weekend and ‘sleep-over’ shifts.
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role
  
  

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Thursday 15th May 2025

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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