Social Care Worker – Wicklow

Cpl Healthcare

Wicklow

On-site

EUR 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Healthcare plan

Paid maternity and paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium rates

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid breaks

Birthday leave

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking a Social Care Worker for Residential Services in Wicklow. You will provide person-centred support to autistic individuals and those with complex needs, promoting independence, choice and community participation while working within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development, with a rotating shift pattern including day, evening, weekend and night duties.

Qualifications

QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Applied Social Care, Social Care Studies or equivalent.
Alternatively, a relevant Schedule 3 qualification recognised by CORU
CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or evidence of an active application in progress.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, inclusion and wellbeing.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help individuals achieve personal goals and participate in their communities.
Maintain high standards of care and support with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Autistic needs understanding

Person-centred plans

Team player

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

CORU Schedule 3 qualification

CORU registration

Job description

Social Care Worker – Residential Services

Locations: Wicklow

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: From €38,918 per annum

About the Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, inclusion and wellbeing. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help individuals achieve personal goals, develop life skills and actively participate in their communities while ensuring high standards of care and support.

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction programme along with ongoing training and development opportunities to support their professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to support autistic individuals and people with complex support needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

Essential Qualifications

QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Applied Social Care, Social Care Studies or equivalent.
Alternatively, a relevant Schedule 3 qualification recognised by CORU
CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or evidence of an active application in progress.
Minimum six months’ recent experience supporting individuals with complex needs in a social care setting.
Valid working rights for Ireland

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector.
Understanding of the needs, rights and aspirations of autistic individuals.
Experience implementing and developing person-centred plans and care plans.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A person-centred approach that places the individual at the heart of all support activities.
Full clean manual driving licence with the ability to drive service vehicles.

What the People We Support Value

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