Children's Respite Service - Social Care Workers, Galway

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Children's Respite Service - Social Care Workers, Galway

Client:

Ability West

Location:

Galway, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a0a50387fd29

Job Views:

8

Posted:

21.01.2025

Expiry Date:

07.03.2025

Job Description:

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential. The Social Care Worker role is based in our Children and Teenager's Respite Service, working with children who require high support needs. Role: Social Care Workers Location: Galway City Contracts Available: Permanent The purpose of this position is to provide residential and respite care within a staff team for children and adults with an intellectual disability attending Ability West's services in accordance with Ability West policies, procedures and guidelines. Key Duties:

1. Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Service Manager.
2. Responsible for the wellbeing of people we support in the care of Ability West.
3. Monitor and record the progress of people we support in line with agreed procedures.
4. Facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships in each service.
5. Enable the people we support to value themselves and enhance their feelings of self-worth and individuality.
6. Work positively and constructively with people we support who present with behaviours that challenge.
7. Care for the day-to-day needs of the people we support living in the service.

Minimum Requirements:

• A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Care.
• Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field.
• Full current driving license.

What We Are Offering: Working as part of our staff team you will be supported by regular supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program. We will ensure that you receive a wide variety of on-the-job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training. An opportunity to work in a person-centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities. Work in a supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued. You will be able to join a contributory pension scheme of 7% and enjoy flexible benefits and above the statutory minimum. You will be able to apply for the Bike to Work Scheme. Four week rolling rosters to facilitate work-life balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr