Social Care Worker

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker to join our services in Community Services in Co. Wexford. As a SCW, you will be involved in supporting clients 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, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.

Applicants must have:

• QQI level 7 in the area of Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI).
• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
• A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team
• A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Enthusiasm, energy and creativity
• Excellent IT and report writing skills
• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles
• Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.
• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period.
• Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions

Desirable:

• One Year’s post qualification experience of working with Adults or Children with intellectual disability
• Experience of working alone in a one to one environment as well as experience of team work.
• Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports
• CPI experience
• Working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviors.
• Experience in alternative communications
• Experience of creative problem-solving techniques

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our Clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients 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.

Short listing of candidates will apply.

Job Types: Full-Time/Part-Time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €14.50-€19.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wexford, CO. Wexford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Social Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Level 7 or Similar (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BAH1