Social Care Worker- 132hrs p/m

Sunbeam House Services; Bray; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services in Bray, Co. Wicklow, is seeking a qualified Social Care Worker to join our residential services. You will support clients to achieve personal outcomes, develop potential, and assume positive roles at home and in the community.

Shifts will vary including days, sleepovers, weekends and unsociable hours. The role requires QQI Level 7 in Social Care, CORU registration (or eligibility), a driving licence, and a commitment to safeguarding and HIQA standards.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI).
• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
• Hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration.
• Eligible for registration with CORU (evidence required).
• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
• Team player willing to lone work as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity.
• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles.
• Can handle confidential information discreetly.
• Flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day period.
• Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for clients in line with their wishes and goals.
• To promote and protect the rights and dignity of people in their care.
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for clients to develop meaningful roles in their communities.
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas including health and personal care.
• To assist in teaching life skills such as cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and building confidence.

Skills

Passion for empowering clients

Team player

Organisation & communication

Willingness to flexible shifts

IT & report writing

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

CORU registration/ eligible

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker to join our services in residential setting in Bray Co. Wicklow. As a SCW, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes, to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in the community. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, 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

Desirable

• 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.

Right to Work in Ireland

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland and be able to provide appropriate documentation confirming their eligibility to work.