Social Care Worker (Residential)

Co Wexford
€23.90 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

7 hours ago

Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching LivesOur Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged StakeholdersOur Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, TrustWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Worker to join one of our residential Services. As a Social Care Worker, you will be involved in supporting the individuals we support to achieve their personal outcomes, to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in the community. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, evening shifts and weekends.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.Key Responsibilities & requirements:

To support the Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential service.
To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for the individuals we support appropriate to their wishes and goals
To promote and protect the rights of the individuals in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the individuals we support to develop meaningful roles in their communities
To ensure the overall wellbeing of the individuals we support in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence
To drive the company vehicle
Have a knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge
Experience, knowledge and understanding of behavioural support plans
MAPA experience or equivalent
Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions
Experience of teaching skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence skills
Experience in alternative communications
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
Enthusiasm, energy and creativity
Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
Excellent IT and report writing skills
Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period

Qualification/Requirements:

Hold a degree in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)
Have at least six months post qualification experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability.
Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle

Required Skills and Attributes:

Confidentiality
Accountability
Resilience and empathy
Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
Flexibility in work duties and working hours
Respect the dignity and privacy of service the people we support
Strong planning and organisational skills

To Apply: Email your CV and cover letter referencing the Job Ref No.Short listing of candidates will applyA panel may be formed from this campaign from which further vacancies which may arise will be filled.St. Aidan’s Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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