Social Care Worker Day Service Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

Western Care Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension & life insurance

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Induction program

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike-to-Work scheme

Sick pay

Job summary

Western Care Association is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers for the Day Service in County Mayo. You will support individuals to live meaningful lives within a safe, inclusive environment, working with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and rights.

The role requires CORU registration, a commitment to person-centred care, and a flexible approach to meet service needs. Competitive pay and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• CORU registration to practice as a Social Care Worker.
• Registration with CORU or recognition by the CORU Board is required.
• Commitment to person- and family-centered care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with high and/or complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live meaningful, safe, and independent lives.
• Advocate for individuals' needs, preferences and rights.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to implement Individual Plans.
• Contribute to service planning, development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Uphold dignity, equality and health & safety standards in the workplace.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Time management

Advocacy

Teamwork

Education

CORU registration to practice as Social Care Worker

Job description

Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.

Why not be part of a progressive team, that\'s delivering for its community.

Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Social Care Worker

Day Service

Post Details

• Permanent 39 hours per week
• Reference Number: 2026-223

Additional Information

Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation.

Job Brief

We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Workers to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals\' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.

Qualification Details

• Have Coru Registration to practice as a Social Care Worker

OR

• Hold a qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU (as listed on the CORU website: www.coru.ie). Eligible qualifications must fall under one of the following categories:
• Approved Qualifications
• Schedule 3 Qualifications
• Sufficiently Relevant Qualifications

AND

• Provide confirmation of an ongoing application for registration with CORU.

Salary Scales

Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €36,381 to €54,744 per annum - hourly rate from €17.88 to €26.90)

• this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Comprehensive Induction process.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.

Candidate Requirements

• Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives.
• Experience working in a person and family-centered manner.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.
• Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.
• Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings.
• Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services).
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations essential.
• Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.

Other Duties Involved

(Duties include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
• Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation\'s Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association\'s practices and guidelines.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.

Other Requirements

• Full driver\'s license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service

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