Social Care Worker: Empower Independence & Community

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Fingal; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension Scheme

Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity Leave Allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training and CPD

Work-life balance supports

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our Day Services team in Swords, Co. Dublin, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live full and meaningful lives, with a focus on independence, choice and participation in their local community.

You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide high-quality, person-centred supports, helping people to identify and work towards personal goals while promoting inclusion and community engagement.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker is essential.
• QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care or equivalent recognised by CORU.
• Full, clean manual driving licence desirable.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
• Experience in disability services desirable.
• Knowledge of New Directions advantageous.
• A positive, person-centred approach and commitment to helping people achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support people to build independence and develop everyday living skills.
• Encourage participation in community, social, creative and recreational activities.
• Support individuals to identify and work towards their personal goals.
• Promote choice, inclusion and meaningful participation in community life.
• Build positive relationships with people we support, their families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.
• Deliver supports in line with New Directions and Prosper’s values.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

CORU registration as a Social Care Worker

QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our Day Services team in Swords, Co. Dublin, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live full and meaningful lives, with a focus on independence, choice and participation in their local community.

You will work as part of a dedicated team to provide high-quality, person-centred supports, helping people to identify and work towards personal goals while promoting inclusion and community engagement.