St Michaels House - Social Care Worker - Foxes Lane (Disability) 99912

Posted 12 hours 52 minutes ago by Health Service Executive

Permanent
Full Time
Social Care Jobs
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
St Michaels House - Social Care Worker - Foxes Lane (Disability)

Grade: Social Care Worker 3029 - Section 38

Location: Foxes Lane - Raheny, Dublin 5

County: Dublin North

Contract type: Permanent Whole time

About the role

St. Michael's House is recruiting Social Care Workers for a residential service in Foxes Lane - Raheny, Dublin 5. The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism, facilitating daily living activities, promoting independence, and contributing to a person centred care plan. You will work closely with the Social Care Leader, multidisciplinary team and families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high standard care and support to service users.
  • Support service users with daily living requirements and key working to help achieve their goals.
  • Implement positive behaviour support plans.
  • Maintain accurate administration documentation.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families.
Essential Criteria for Applicants
  • Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism.
  • Experience working as part of a team.
  • Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans.
  • Experience in a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A full clean driver's licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College.
  • Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies from an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.
  • Level 7 awards for Social Care Worker posts accepted if approved by CORU for registration.
  • CORU Registration or in the process of registration.
  • Recognition of qualification by CORU under Section 91.
What We Offer
  • HSE Pay Scale (incremental), salary €40,351 - €56,650 per annum based on 39 hour week, point 1 being entry level.
  • Premium payments, sick pay scheme, paid maternity leave, pension.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, generous annual leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, comprehensive induction, training/CPD, career progression.

St. Michael's House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.