Social Care Worker (Childrens Respite Service)

Corlann; Ennis; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

22 days leave

Pension plan

Training provided

Career progression

Sick pay

EAP

Job summary

Corlann is hiring a Social Care Worker for the Children's Respite Service in Ennis, Co. Clare. The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, promoting independence and participation in the community.

Contract: Permanent Part-Time 56/78 hours fortnightly, with waking nights and sleepover shifts. Informal enquiries to Maxine Kirk at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CORU or have application submitted to CORU.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily life and home settings.
• Promote independence and development of skills for each person.
• Assist with person-centred planning and outcomes.
• Encourage community participation and informed choices.

Skills

Social care skills

Education

CORU registration

Job description

We are hiring a Social Care Worker in The Childrens Respite Service in Ennis, Co. Clare!

Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

Role

Social Care Worker

Contracts Available

Permanent Part-Time 56/78 (56 hours fortnightly)

Location

Childrens Respite Service, Ennis, Co. Clare

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE ENTAILS WAKING NIGHTS AND SLEEPOVER SHIFTS

The role of a Social Care Worker

Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices.

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For Informal Enquiries, please contact Maxine Kirk: [e-mail]

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted to CORU

Some of our benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay (€41,260 - €57,789 Pro-Rata)
• 22 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Full Training provided
• Career Progression
• Sick Pay Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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