Social Care Worker Childrens Respite Service, Ballina Co. Mayo

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Social Care Worker

Childrens Respite Services, Ballina Co. Mayo

• Contract (Maternity Leave) 28.47 hours per week
• Reference Number 2024-254
• Closing Date January 2nd, 2024

Job Brief The successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with a number of children, meeting their care and support needs, supporting them to gain valued opportunities with community-based activities and liaising closely with their multi-disciplinary team and family. You will take on the role of Named Staff for a child/children, coordinating their Individual Plan and working as part of a team in all aspects of support. Qualification Details An appropriate 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7)

• please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration

Candidate Requirements

• Successful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
• Experience working in a person and family centered manner
• Experience working in an Autism Informed manner
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
• A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
• The ability to listen, to see and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights and dreams
• Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of team work with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their family and other disciplines
• A strong belief in people's rights, inclusion and equality
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
• Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred
• Provide personal care and support to people we support as required
• Participate in aspects of the running of the service including leisure activities, driving transport, escort duties, general cleaning and upkeep of the service.

Other Requirements

• Full driver's license is essential
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years

Salary Scale Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,863 to 50,954 per annum)

• this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
• Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
• Dedicated learning and development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sick pay scheme

Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service Application Details

• Please apply by current C.V.
• Further enquiries by contacting Maura O'Malley, Service Manager Tel: 087-7864936 or Email: momalley@westerncare.com

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