Social Care Worker (Maternity Leave Cover) – Trim, Co. Meath

Prosper Meath; Trim; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Privilege days

Pension and Death in Service

Sick Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Career progression

Cycle to Work

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Prosper Meath, part of the Prosper Group, supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in County Meath. We are seeking a Social Care Worker in Trim on a specified purpose contract to cover maternity leave, with a salary of €39,100-€56,349 per year (FTE), pro rata based on contracted hours.

You will provide person-centred support, help individuals work toward goals, promote independence, and collaborate with families and professionals to deliver services aligned with New Directions

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Social Care.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support individuals to identify and work towards personal goals.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Support participation in social, recreational and community-based activities.
• Develop and maintain person-centred plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Support the delivery of services in line with New Directions and Prosper Meath's policies and values.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Third-level qualification in Social Care

CORU registration as Social Care Worker

Job description

Location: Trim, Co. Meath

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Specified Purpose Contract to Cover Maternity Leave

Salary: €39,100-€56,349 per annum (FTE), pro rata based on contracted hours

Join Our Team

Prosper Meath, part of the Prosper Group, supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across County Meath. We work alongside the people we support to promote independence, create opportunities and support people to live meaningful and connected lives within their communities. We are currently seeking a Social Care Worker to join our team in Trim on a specified purpose contract to cover maternity leave.

About The Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism
• Support individuals to identify and work towards their personal goals
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion
• Support participation in social, recreational and community-based activities
• Develop and maintain person-centred plans
• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and other professionals
• Support the delivery of services in line with New Directions and Prosper Meath's policies and values

Essential Requirements

• A relevant third-level qualification in Social Care
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
• A strong understanding of person-centred planning and New Directions
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
• A full, clean manual driving licence

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave, with fixed closures
• 1.5 privilege days, plus an additional privilege day after two years' service
• Pension and Death in Service Benefit
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A positive and supportive working environment

Prosper Meath is an Equal Opportunities Employer.