Social Care Worker

SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.

Job Title: Social Care Worker in Residential Services Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.

Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full time and Part time positions.

Location: Kilkenny City and surrounding Area Residential Locations

Benefits:

• 24 Days Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Maternity Leave
• Study Assistance Scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Wellness Program
• Savings Scheme
• Continual Professional Development opportunities

Role:

• Responsibility to work as part of a team to assist the people we support to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
• Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
• Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
• To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
• To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life.

Education & Training:

• A minimum of a QQI Level 7 Degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care / Social Care Practice / Social Care Work / Professional Social Care

Experience:

• Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
• Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular service users.
• Computer literacy.

Competencies and Values:

• Human Rights Based Approach.
• Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
• Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
• Planning and Organising.
• Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.

Reporting to: Residential Manager

Hours: Full time & Part time.

Shift, Evening, Overnights and weekend availability are required in these positions.

Additional Requirement(s):

• Full Driving Licence is essential.