Social Care Worker

PE Global Healthcare (Ireland); Portarlington; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€17.00 per hour + premia

21 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension with employer matched

Induction and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Predictable rosters

Modern facilities

Join a growing organisation

Job summary

PE Global Healthcare (Ireland) is seeking Social Care Workers in Portarlington, Co Laois for full-time permanent roles to provide person-centred care and help residents develop independence and life skills.

Applicants should hold a Level 7 degree in Social Care or related discipline and be registered with CORU or progressing registration, with experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism. A full clean driving licence and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 7 degree in Social Care or related discipline.
• Registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or actively progressing registration.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and adapt to changing needs.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Commitment to rights-based, person-centred care.
• Full clean driving licence.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to residents.
• Help residents develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Work in line with HIQA standards and rights-based care principles.

Skills

CORU registration

Disabilities & Autism support

Communication skills

Independence & life skills

HIQA knowledge

Rights-based care

Driving licence

Professionalism

Education

Level 7 degree in Social Care

Job description

I am seeking Social Care Workers in Portarlington, Co Laois for full-time permanent positions to provide person-centred care and support while helping residents develop their independence, confidence and life skills.

What the client is looking For

• Level 7 degree in Social Care or a related discipline.
• Registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or actively progressing registration.
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and adapt to changing needs.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards, safeguarding and relevant legislation.
• Commitment to rights-based, person-centred care.
• Full clean driving licence.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and reliability.

What We Offer

• €17.00 per hour + premia for nights, Sundays and bank holidays.
• 21 days annual leave + public holidays.
• Pension with employer matched contributions through the State Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and promotion.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Free on-site parking.
• Predictable rosters and a supportive team culture.
• Modern, refurbished facilities.
• The opportunity to join a new organisation at an exciting stage and have a genuine influence on its growth, culture and development.

Make a Difference - If you are passionate about supporting people to have greater choice, independence and quality of life, we would love to hear from you.