Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker

Orchardchildrensservices; Athlone; On-site; EUR 40,957 - 47,072; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with increments

Income Protection

4 working weeks annual leave

Continuous Professional Development support

Job summary

Orchardchildrensservices in Athlone is looking for Social Care Workers to support children and adults with disabilities. This role involves working on a rolling roster, providing dedicated direct care and contributing to the well-being of those we support.

Candidates must have a Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline and a full manual driving license. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits including professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline.
• Registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or in process of registering.
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service.
• Engage with families and clinicians to support the people we care for.
• Maintain confidentiality of the organisation and those we support.

Skills

Full manual driving licence

Experience in the social services sector

Qualification at Level 7 in relevant discipline

Education

Qualification at Level 7 or above in Social Care or related discipline

Job description

Full or part-time

€40,957 - €47,072 per year

About the Role

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division at our new home in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, for full time and part time Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers. We would love to welcome you to our team to help provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by a range of other professionals including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.

Working on a rolling roster, shift basis, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements - Social Care Worker

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Have full eligibility and availability to work with us without restriction.

Essential Requirements - Residential Care Worker

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant health related discipline, such as Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registering
• Level 7 Psychology
• Level 7 in Child & Adolescence Psychotherapy
• Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy
• Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
• Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• Level 7 in Disability Studies
• Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
• Level 7 in Social Pedagogy
• Level 7 in Sports Science
• Level 7 in Physiotherapy
• Level 7 in Occupational Therapy
• Level 7 in Paramedic Studies
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland
• Full eligibility and availability to work with us

Desirable

At least one year recent experience in the social services sector.

Main Responsibilities

• Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the execution and delivery of a person‑centred approach.
• Under the general supervision of the line manager, ensure that the people we support personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards provided.
• Be committed to pro‑actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choices.
• Ensure that all files are in line and ready for a HIQA Inspection at any given time.
• Engage with families, clinicians and building links in the community.
• Experience implementing positive support programmes.
• Focus on promoting independence and community integration.
• Keep up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability services.
• To motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice.
• Take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities.
• Support the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needs.
• Take personal responsibility for educating yourself about each person we support, listening to them and utilising reflective practice to enhance and develop your own skills and knowledge.
• The capacity to follow, assess and participate in the continual development of strategies and tactics for meeting the ongoing requirements of those being supported.
• The role holder will be expected to work as part of a team, inclusive of supporting other staff members in relation to taking ownership of their workload. All staff are required to attend regular team meetings and engage positively in supervisions by Person in Charge.
• In line with GDPR, maintain and uphold the confidentiality of the organisation and the people we support at all times.
• Undertake required Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments and record and report effectively.
• In consultation with medication policy, upkeep the management and administration of medication.
• Liaise with multi‑disciplinary teams, families and other relevant people pertaining to the people we support.
• Carry out required Health and Safety related observing and reporting.
• Contribute to Person Centred Planning meetings and other relevant meetings pertaining to people we support, follow up on any actions, outcomes from the meetings.
• Be flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.
• Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of the role in order to meet the requirements of the service.

Benefits to working with Company

• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Income Protection
• 4 working weeks annual leave
• On‑going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Higher Education Bursary
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
• Refer a friend initiative
• Orchard Values Award
• Working in a well‑resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

About us

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through our high‑quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values‑based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.