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 Worker to join our team in Dublin Adult Day Service, currently based in Sandyford.

Contract Type: This is a permanent contract.

Contract Hours: 39 hours per week.

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 an Adult Day Service working with Adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate Intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework. The post holder will support the individuals accessing the service with all aspects of their daily lives in accordance with their individual needs and preferences.

Overview of Duties & Responsibilities:

· Provide leadership and support to colleagues around person centred planning and approaches in line with policies.

· Assist service users to develop and maintain a “Circle of Support” with relevant participants of the service user’s choice.

· To work closely with Keyworkers to facilitate the Service Owner to identify, plan and implement their 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, & wellbeing.

· To assist the Service Owner with all activities, including therapy programmes in line with their personal goals.

· Be aware of health issues for each Service Owner and administer medication accordingly to Enable Irelands medication policy.

· Maintain high standards in practice at all times in accordance with Enable Ireland policy.

· 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 strong team member, sharing information and ideas with co-workers. This includes participating in staff meetings as well as keeping clear and concise records.

· Take particular responsibility for Service Owners through the key-worker system and support other Keyworkers to lead out on PCP process in line with Service owner’s goals & wishes.

· Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and Service Owners plus circle of supports for each Service owner ( e.g. Family members, Staff from other organisations i.e. residential )

· Adhere to Guidelines for Working with Adults and Families as outlined in the Code of Practice.

· Write and keep accurate records in line with Enable Ireland procedures, 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 any HSE, public health guidelines required

· Any other appropriate duties.

The successful candidate will have

Essential Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU from November 2023, must obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role. Please click here for list of CORU approved qualifications.
• Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans.
• Experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker.
• Experience of delivering personal care to adults.
• Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication.
• Experience of engaging in professional supervision.
• Possess a full, clean driving licence.

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: 23rd May 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