Social Care Worker Dunshane

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Naas; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) is recruiting Social Care Workers to join the Dunshane Community in Co Kildare. This permanent, full-time role supports people with disabilities and autism as part of a committed team within a leading national organisation.

You will contribute to person-centred plans, assist with daily living activities and promote independence, while adhering to safeguarding and governance requirements, including Garda Vetting.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 7 QQI qualification (BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent).
• CORU registration or proof of application in progress.
• At least 1 year experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Understanding of current policy developments in national/sector social care.
• Ability to develop and contribute to care plans.
• Effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• Full Driver's Licence and own car.

Skills

CORU registration

Experience with vulnerable adults

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Full driver's licence

Own car

Ability to follow plans

Education

Level 7 QQI framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent in Health/Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for: Social Care Workers

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI 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.

We are currently recruiting for Social Care Workers to join our Dunshane Community, Co Kildare

Job Title: Social Care Worker

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

Salary: €39,869 - €57,476 per annum

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

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

The required qualification may be held at application or be currently in progress. Candidates actively working towards the relevant qualification may be considered for shortlisting and interview.