Social Care Worker

St. Joseph's Foundation; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension plan

Sick leave scheme

Maternity leave

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Death-in-service scheme

Job summary

St. Joseph's Foundation in Ireland is recruiting for a dedicated care worker to support adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. You will deliver daily personal care, assist with living skills, and promote independence.

The ideal candidate will have a HETAC diploma or CORU-eligible qualification, experience with challenging behaviours, and a full driver's licence. We offer structured training, generous leave, a solid pension, and staff supports.

Qualifications

• HETAC Accredited Diploma/Degree in Social Care or Nursing (RNID) or CORU registration eligibility.
• Experience in managing behaviour which challenges.
• Experience with adults/children with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to supervise staff and residents in a residential setting.
• Full Driver's Licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily personal care and support service users with daily living, social, and life skills.
• Assist service users with budgeting, finances, and household tasks.
• Administer prescribed medication and maintain records.
• Facilitate leisure and community activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Support, develop, and supervise staff under the direction of the Person in Charge.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold the Foundation's policies, procedures, and confidentiality.

Skills

Behaviour management

Residential support

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Education

Social Care Diploma

Nursing (RNID) qualification

Job description

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Why Join?

• Career development through structured training and progression levels
• Section 39 pay scales
• Sick leave Scheme with terms and conditions
• Maternity Leave Scheme
• Pension - Organisation contribution of 6.35%
• Generous annual leave
• Full Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Death - in - service Scheme

The ideal candidates will have:

• A HETAC Accredited Diploma/Degree in Social Care or a qualification in Nursing (RNID) or a candidate must be eligible for registration under the standards of proficiency for CORU registration (www.coru.ie/social care workers)
• Experience in managing behaviour which challenges.
• Experience with adults/children with intellectual disabilities.
• The ability to work on his/her own initiative and supervise service users/staff in a residential setting.
• Full Driver's Licence (Desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver daily personal care and support service users with daily living, social, and life skills.
• Assist service users with budgeting, finances, and household tasks, encouraging participation.
• Administer prescribed medication and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate leisure and community activities tailored to residents' needs.
• Ensure health, safety, and emergency procedures are followed.
• Support, develop, and supervise staff under the direction of the Person in Charge.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Uphold the Foundation's policies, procedures, and commitment to confidentiality and advocacy.

South Limerick and North Cork Locations are available

Informal enquiries to HR Department 06389252