Social Care Worker - Children's respite, Trim

The Talbot Group; Trim; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Training programme

Mentoring & support

CPD support

Career progression

Salary increments

Annual leave 4 weeks

Christmas Gift

Service awards

Refer a friend €500

Employee assistance program

Bike-to-Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

The Talbot Group is seeking a Social Care Worker for our Children's Disability Residential Service in Ireland. You will act as a key worker for named residents, support daily plans and individual goals, and assist with living skills as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

We require a Level 7+ qualification and CORU registration, with experience in residential, respite or day services for people with intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 7 or above to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practice and its application.
• Experience in residential, respite or day service settings with intellectual disability.
• Knowledge of Person Centred Planning and relevant policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for named residents where appropriate.
• Support residents with their daily plan and individual goals.
• Assist residents with living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and appointments.
• Work as part of the on-floor duty team and coordinate shifts as needed.
• Report to the person in charge and collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Skills

CORU registration

Person-centred planning

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

Job description

Disability Service:

Children's Disability Residential Service

Hours:

7 x 12 hour shifts over a 14 day period

Salary Band:

€21.65 - €25.65 per hour. Salary depending on Experience, Qualifications and years of service

About Talbot Group:

The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence. We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team. To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus. The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Christmas Gift
• Service based recognition awards
• €500 refer a friend initiative
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Free onsite Car Parking

Purpose of the Role:

• To act as a key worker for named Resident where appropriate.
• Provide support to residents with their daily plan
• Provide support to residents with their individual goals and education.
• Provide support to residents with their living skills, eg. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, family visits etc.
• Social Care Worker is part of the on-floor duty team and may also be responsible for co-ordination of the shift whilst on duty and for the supervision of other staff under his/her direction.
• The Social Care Worker will report to the person in charge and be required to work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team in service delivery to residents.

Role Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Knowledge of quality assurance practise and their application to service provision
• Have experience working in a residential, respite or day service setting with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Knowledge of Person Centred Planning
• Knowledge of both clinical and human resource policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• Knowledge of National Disability Standards (HIQA)

If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Social Care Worker we would like to hear from you.

Talbot Group is an equal opportunities employer