Support Worker / Social Care Worker

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension with income protection

Excellent training and supervision

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work

Health Service Credit Union access

Maternity benefits

Free Parking

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Celbridge, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Support Worker/Social Care Worker to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. The role requires a full driver's licence and willingness to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities include supporting people in all areas of life at home and in the community, with a flexible schedule including daytime, evenings and weekends, and potential sleepovers. CORU registration may be required for some positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care/intellectual disability sector, preferably in residential or day service settings.
• Commitment to people with disabilities; positive, flexible and energetic attitude.
• Ability to support people with disabilities in community settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Available for daytime, evening, and weekend duties including sleepovers.
• Comfortable with lone working.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a secure environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
• Drive company vehicles as required.
• Support each person in home and community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Health/Social care qualification

Job description

Support Worker/Social Care Worker - Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Terms: Flexible Hours, Initial 1-year fixed term contract

ROLE SUMMARY

As part of a team, assist in creating a secure and stable environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.

MAIN DUTIES:

Must have a full driver licence and be prepared to drive company vehicles

Support each person in all areas of their lives – in their home and community.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Experience in the social care/intellectual disability sector preferably in residential and day service settings

A commitment to people with disabilities, positive, flexible and energetic attitude

Skills to support people with disabilities in ordinary places in the community

Excellent communication skills – verbal and written

Available to do sleepover duties, available to work daytime, evenings and weekend duty

Comfortable with lone working

Proficient in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Hold a relevant qualification in the area of health / social care

SALARY

Salary will be aligned with the Care Assistant or Social Care Worker PayScale, depending on qualifications and experience

Candidates appointed as Social Care Workers must be registered with CORU.

BENEFITS

Positive and supportive work culture

Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)

Excellent training and support and supervision

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work scheme

Option to join the Health Service credit union

Maternity benefits

Free Parking

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer