Social Care Worker Residential

ST. AIDAN'S SERVICES; Mill Lands; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Free Garda Vetting

Induction training

Annual leave

Pension

Sick leave

Career progression

Employee discounts

Job summary

St. Aidan's Services in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker (Residential) to join a new service delivering person-centred supports that promote rights, dignity and independence for adults with intellectual disabilities.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide high-quality care, maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding and quality standards. A degree in Social Care and CORU registration are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Degree in Social Care or foreign equivalent qualification (validated by QQI) and be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or be in the process of obtaining CORU registration.
• Six months post-qualification experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex support needs.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles.
• Hold valid work authorisation for Ireland.
• Be proficient in both oral and written English language.

Responsibilities

• Professional Social Care Practice
• Person-Centred Planning and Outcome-Focused Supports
• Rights, Advocacy and Supported Decision-Making
• Health & Wellbeing
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Documentation, Quality and Compliance
• Communication, Team Working and Collaborative Practice
• Professional Development and Reflective Practice
• Health, Safety and Risk Management
• General Responsibilities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Team player

Confidentiality

Empathy

Professional boundaries

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Social Care

CORU registration (or in progress)

Job description

• Excellent pay rates

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives

Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders

Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust

About Us

St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is embedded throughout the organisation.

Job Details

Social Care Worker (Residential)

As part of the development of our new residential services, we are seeking applications from energetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. Candidates should be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that promote the rights, dignity, wellbeing and independence of the individuals we support.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new residential service supporting individuals to live meaningful and self-directed lives within their home and local community.

This is a full-time position. Contracts are with the service.

Benefits of being an Employee with our Service:

St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Excellent pay rates
• Free Garda Vetting.
• Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
• Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave payment
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre
• Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Professional Social Care Practice
• Person-Centred Planning and Outcome-Focused Supports
• Rights, Advocacy and Supported Decision-Making
• Health & Wellbeing
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Documentation, Quality and Compliance
• Communication, Team Working and Collaborative Practice
• Professional Development and Reflective Practice
• Health, Safety and Risk Management
• General Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Must hold a Degree in Social Care or foreign equivalent qualification (validated by QQI) and be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or be in the process of obtaining CORU registration.

Six months post-qualification experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex support needs.

Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles.

Hold valid work authorisation for Ireland.

Be proficient in both oral and written English language.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in record keeping and report writing.
• Ability to support person-centred and rights-based practice.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, accountability and professional boundaries.
• Resilience, empathy and a positive approach to supporting individuals.
• Flexible approach to service provision.
• Excellent standard of English, both written and oral.
• Computer literate.

St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer