Social Care Worker

At Gateway Community Care we are delighted to be opening a new residential service in Longford. We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and passionate social care workers with experience, skills, and knowledge in caring for adults with physical/sensory disabilities.

Location: 10-minute drive from Longford town.

These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team environment. If you have experience working with adults with physical disabilities and are interested in helping to create a safe and comfortable living space for the residents, I would love to speak with you.

I am looking to speak with experienced, and recently qualified, social care workers who want to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Successful candidates will be provided with bespoke training when you start which will prepare you to support the individual with their unique and individual needs.

Conditions of work:

· We have a range of Permanent, Relief and Temporary positions open.

· We require the successful candidate to follow a rota that includes sleep-in duties, live nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Person Specification:

· Qualification level 7 social care degree or alternative to include social work, social science, child and adolescent psychotherapy, youth and community work or a level 8 in psychology

· Have a full driving license and be willing to drive company vehicles

· Have a genuine passion for working with service users with physical/sensory disabilities

· Excellent Communication skills

· Strong values and person-centered approach

· Flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service

· Must be enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive

Benefits to working with Company Benefits of working with our client:

· Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a meaningful role

· Highly competitive incremental salary scale allowing progression

· Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays

· Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users

· Extensive training opportunities

· Significant promotion opportunities for those interested in progression