Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Social Care Worker - Full Time Permanent Position St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred care to adults with Intellectual disabilities.
The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent.
Quality is central to all our operational functions and is innate within the organisation.
We 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, sleepovers, and weekends.
(All contracts are with the service and this project is in our designated/residential centre Clonattin,Gorey).
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 diploma in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Applied Social Studies 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 Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland Be proficient in the English Language ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 the people we support Strong planning and organisational skills ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Benefits: St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Excellent pay rates with premium pay for Sundays, Public Holidays & holiday premiums Free Garda Vetting.
Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
Generous annual leave allowance (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.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Recruitment Process: Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form/CV A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill further vacancies.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer ____________________________________________________________________________________________________