Social Care Worker- Day Services (Maternity Leave Cover)

Social Care Worker- Day Services (Maternity Leave Cover)

Location: Trim, Co. Meath

Contract Type: Specified Purpose Contract (Maternity Leave Cover - Job Share)

Working Hours: 20 hours per week

Working Pattern:

8:00am - 4:00pm on Thursday and Friday

8:00am - 4:00pm every second Wednesday

Salary Scale: €38,333 - €55,244 per annum (Full-Time Equivalent).

Actual salary will be calculated on a pro rata basis in line with contracted hours.

Responsibilities

Support individuals to build independence and enhance daily living skills, promoting autonomy in personal care, communication, decision making, and routine activities.

Facilitate participation in community, creative, and social activities, encouraging inclusion, skill development, and active engagement in meaningful experiences.

Promote confidence, overall wellbeing, and the development of meaningful relationships, fostering social connection, emotional resilience, and a sense of belonging.

Requirements

• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (essential).
• QQI Level 7 or Level 8 Degree in Social Care or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience leading to CORU registration.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Experience working within disability services (desirable).
• Knowledge of the New Directions framework (advantageous).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (including fixed service closures).
• 1.5 Privilege Days annually, plus an additional day after 2 years' service.
• Sick Pay Scheme.
• Pension scheme and Death in Service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Maternity Leave Allowance (following 12 months' service).
• Work-Life Balance supports.
• Comprehensive training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Modern and supportive working environment.