Social Care Worker

Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2023.

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Social Care Workerto join our Adult Services Respite team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow.

Contract Type: This is a relief contract.

Salary Scale: €35,216 – €47,087 pro rata per annum.

This pay scale is subject to increases in 2024 in accordance with the recent WRC interim agreement (Ref CAM -100101-22) towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.

Overview of the Post:

To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in a community based house providing respite and holiday breaks for adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate Intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework.

Overview of Duties & Responsibilities:

• To facilitate the Service Owner to identify, plan and implement their respite goals, and support them to actively participate in the activities of their choice.
• To follow the Service Owners’ bespoke care plan to ensure their independence, comfort and health.
• To assist the Service Owner with all activities of daily living and with therapy programmes as required.
• Be aware of health issues for each Service Owner and administer medication accordingly to Enable Irelands medication policy.
• Maintain high standards in care practice at all times in accordance with policy document.
• Liaise with other staff involved with Service Owners as required, for example therapy staff, etc.
• Be familiar with the correct usage of Service Owners’ equipment.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Enable Ireland Health & Safety procedures and ensuring Service Owners safety is paramount at all times.
• Act as a team member, sharing information and ideas with co-workers. This includes participating in house staff meetings as well as keeping a daily record of events in the house.
• Take particular responsibility for Service Owners through the key-worker system.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and Service Owners.
• Ensure that appropriate well-balanced meals are provided. Meal planning, shopping and cooking should include Service Owners.
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean, safe and comfortable environment within the house. Domestic duties (washing, ironing, cleaning) should involve Service Owners where appropriate.
• Adhere to Guidelines for Working with Adults and Families as outlined in the Code of Practice.
• Write and keep accurate records in line with procedures within Rathmore House, at all times respecting the need for confidentiality.
• Keep abreast of developments in best practice and participate in appropriate staff training/development programmes.
• Drive the service vehicle as required, in line with Enable Ireland policy and procedures and in keeping with national legislation.
• Carry out any duties required as a result of HIQA standards SI 365-367.
• Any other appropriate duties.

The successful candidate will have:

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must:

• Possess the National Diploma in Childcare awarded by HETAC/DIT.

OR

• Possess the National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by HETAC/DIT.

OR

• Possess the Diploma in Social Care awarded by HET AC/DIT.

OR

• Possess the Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care from DIT.

OR

• Possess a BA (Ord) in Social Care Practice (Level 7 on the NQAI framework).

OR

• Possess Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disability).

OR

• Possess an equivalent qualification.

AND

• Candidates must have a suitable standard of professional attainments.

AND

• Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office).

AND

• Possess a full, clean driving licence.

AND

• Demonstrate experience working in the caring profession.

Additional Requirements in Relation to CORU:

• Those applying between now and November 2025 with a Schedule 3 qualification must have worked as a Social Care Worker for 2 of the last 5 years and be applying for registration with CORU.

OR

• Those applying with an approved Social Care Worker Qualification must be either registered with CORU or in the process of registering. Link to approved courses: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working with adults and families with physical/sensory /intellectual disabilities.
• Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience relevant to the role.

If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today.

Benefits

As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

· Excellent training opportunities

· Generous annual leave entitlements

· Long service reward scheme

· Pay adjusted Maternity Leave

· Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave

· Pay adjusted Paternity Leave

· Wellbeing benefits

· Pension

For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click on the Employee Benefits link below:

https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits

What now?

To apply, please download the job description and person specification from below for your information and complete the application form.

For queries relating to the post, please contact Alexandra Swift by email at HRSandymount@enableireland.ie

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Closing date for applications: 19th April 2024

A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months.

Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

· The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.

· Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

· Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.

· The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment.

· Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available athttps://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and

2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy