Social Care Worker - County Kilkenny

Gi Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group Ireland Limited is recruiting experienced Social Care Workers for a client providing residential and day services across County Kilkenny. You will support people with physical and intellectual disabilities and autism as part of a committed team.

The role requires a Level 7 QQI qualification (BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent), CORU registration or in-progress, and at least one year of relevant experience. A full driver’s licence and IT proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 7 QQI qualification (BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent)
• CORU registration or proof of application in progress
• At least 1 year of experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities
• Understanding of national policy for Social Care in disability services

Responsibilities

• Support residents in Residential and Day Services
• Follow and contribute to care plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate documentation and records

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

IT literacy

Driving licence

Education

BA in Social Care Studies

QQI Level 7

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Location: County Kilkenny
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Social Care | Social Care Worker
Annual Salary range: from € 39,088.00 to € 56,349.00

Social Care Worker

Gi Group Recruitment are delighted to be sourcing for experienced social care workers for our client who specialises in supporting people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. Our client operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.
As a Social Care Worker, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Heath or Social Care.
• CORU registration or proof application is in progress
• Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• An ability to follow, evaluate and contribute to the further development of plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking
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