Social Care Worker

Cheeverstown House; Leinster; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cheeverstown House is seeking Social Care Workers to join our team in community houses and day supports. You will deliver person-centred care, support independence and promote community inclusion, while working with families and MDTs.

We offer permanent contracts with both full-time and part-time hours. Applicants must hold a CORU-approved qualification at NFQ Level 7+ in Social Care or Applied Social Studies, and be registered with CORU.

Formación

• CORU-registered or eligible for CORU registration in Ireland.
• NFQ Level 7 or higher in Social Care/Applied Social Studies.
• Ability to work on own initiative and promote community inclusion.
• Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supervising staff is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care in community houses and day supports.
• Promote independence and social inclusion for people supported.
• Collaborate with MDT, families and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.

Conocimientos

Person-centred care

Communication

Team leadership

Initiative

Flexibility

HIQA knowledge

CORU registration

Educación

CORU-approved qualification NFQ Level 7+ in Social Care/Applied Social Studies

NARIC-equivalent qualification recognised

Descripción del empleo

\"Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person-centred services in partnership with families\"

The Organisation:

Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).

We provide a wide range of person-centred services, including Supported Living, respite and day services, to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.

Purpose of the Post

We are recruiting Social Care Workers for our community houses and day supports to join our team. We have permanent contracts, along with full-time and part-time hours. The role of the Social Care Worker is to ensure a high-quality standard of care and support to all the people we support, and to ensure high-quality support.

Person Specification

• Have proven organisational, leadership, effective communication, interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to influence others


• Have a comprehensive ability to communicate, liaise and coordinate with MDT, families, colleagues and other agencies, both verbally and in writing.


• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support in a person-centred approach, which will also encompass community inclusion and individualised support.


• Experience in staff supervision


• Ability to use own initiative in service provision


• Fully flexible in working hours and location to meet the requirements of the service.

Essential Criteria

• Applicants must possess a CORU-approved qualification at NFQ Level 7 or above in Social Care / Applied Social Studies and/or be currently registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker.


• A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award.


• An enthusiastic, motivated professional who displays a person-centred approach and a sustained commitment to supporting the individual and promoting community inclusion.


• Possess a proven ability to work on one's own initiative.


• Previous experience in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.


• Possess a good knowledge of HIQA regulations.


• Strong commitment to increasing opportunities for people to become valued contributing members of their local community and to live their best life.


• Eligible to work in Ireland.


• Full Clean driving licence essential

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• Good IT and administrative skills.


• Experience in staff supervision

Start dates are provisionally scheduled for 10th August or 14th September.

Please note

All job offers are subject to two successful references, qualifications, ongoing Garda Vetting, completion of mandatory training both online & onsite, and a satisfactory pre-employment medical.

Salary will be paid at the Social Care worker scale on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales, depending on qualifications and experience.

Cheeverstown is an equal opportunity employer.