Social Care Worker – Balbriggan

Prosper Fingal; Balbriggan; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD and training

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is seeking a Social Care Worker to join the Day Services team in Balbriggan. You will support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to lead independent, meaningful lives with focus on choice and community participation.

Requirements include CORU registration and QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care. A driving licence is desirable. Prosper Fingal offers generous leave, pension, sick pay, EAP, cycle-to-work and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• CORU registration is essential.
• QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care (or CORU-recognised qualification) required.
• Full, clean manual driving licence desirable.
• Strong communication and IT skills expected.
• Experience in disability services desirable.
• Positive, person-centred approach to support goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support people to build independence and daily living skills.
• Encourage participation in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Support individuals to identify and work toward their personal goals.
• Promote inclusion and meaningful participation in community life.
• Build positive relationships with people supported, families and colleagues.

Skills

CORU registration (essential)

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Experience in disability services (des

Knowledge of New Directions (advantage

Positive, person-centred approach

Education

QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care or CORU-recognised qualification

Tools

Driving licence (desirable)

Job description

39 Hours per Week

Day Services | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

Permanent Contract

39 Hours per Week

Salary: €39,100 - €56,349 (FTE), pro rata based on contracted hours.

Prosper Fingal is currently recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our Day Services team in Balbriggan. This role offers the opportunity to support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live full and meaningful lives, with a focus on independence, choice and participation in their local community. You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide high-quality, person-centred supports.

Prosper Fingal, part of the Prosper Group, supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across North County Dublin. We work alongside the people we support to create opportunities, promote independence and support people to live meaningful, connected lives within their communities.

About The Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support people to build independence and develop everyday living skills.
• Encourage participation in community, social, creative and recreational activities.
• Support individuals to identify and work towards their personal goals.
• Promote choice, inclusion and meaningful participation in community life.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Deliver supports in line with New Directions and Prosper's values.

What You Will Need

• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (essential).
• A QQI Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care or another qualification recognised by CORU.
• A full, clean manual driving licence (desirable)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
• Experience in disability services is desirable.
• Knowledge of New Directions is advantageous.
• A positive, person-centred approach and commitment to supporting people to achieve their goals.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave, with fixed closures.
• 1.5 privilege days, plus an additional day after two years' service.
• Pension Scheme and Death in Service Benefit.
• Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Maternity Leave Allowance after 12 months' service.
• Work-life balance supports.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing CPD.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A positive and supportive working environment.

Prosper Fingal is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.