Social Care Assistant

Job Brief

Successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with an individual, supporting them to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs and preferences and support the development of their Individual Plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience supporting people with complex medical needs desired
• 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
• Ability to problem-solve and be creative around service responses
• A strong belief in people’s rights, inclusion and equality
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
• Working knowledge of New Directions standards and regulations is essential
• Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred

Other duties involved(Duties include but are not limited to the following)

• Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service
• Provide personal care and support to service users where required
• Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association’s Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement
• To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association’s practices
• Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice

Qualification Details

No minimum level required for Social Care Assistant positions

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 Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 - €42,034 per annum)

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

Employment Benefits

o Competitive salary

o Pension and Life Insurance Scheme 

o Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement

o Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters

o Dedicated learning and development

o Flexible working opportunities 

o Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme

o 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

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