Social Care worker

Social Care Workers Social Support Services (LINK) St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michaels House is committed to providing individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. We are presently recruiting for new and exciting positions for full time and part-time Social Care Workers to work in our Social Support Services (LINK). We have posts available on both the Northside and Southside of the city. The service supports adults, children and young people on an individual and group basis to engage in their local community for social and recreational purposes in the afternoons, evenings and weekends. The services offer people the opportunity to socialise independently outside their family unit, to develop new or strengthen existing friendships, develop independence and choice making skills and to try new things! What our service users have to say: I get to discuss and try new places and make choices... In my club I get to go to new places like Pantos, Go Karting, Aerobics, Art....I like going on my group so that I can go out with my friends The ideal Social Care Worker must possess: One of the below qualifications Have a minimum of 2 years experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability. Experience working with service users with Autism Support Needs. Experience of supporting individuals to engage in social activities in the community. Experience working with Families, Clinicians and building links in the community. Have a full clean driving license and be willing to undertake driving as part of your role. Experience in providing individuals with positive behavior supports. Applicants must have one or more of the following qualifications: QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland. Informal enquires: Keira Carrol, Person in Charge @ keira.carr Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Closing date: 12th Feburary at 5 pm Please note that a six month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Minimum of 2 years experience working in the ar... Experience working with service users with Auti... Experience of supporting individuals to engage ...