Social Care Worker, Residential Service

We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Post: Social Care Worker

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time ( 20.25 hrs per week)

Location: Rathmore Residential Service

*Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the operational requirements of the service*

The Role:

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our individuals appropriate to their wishes and goals.
• To promote and protect the rights of the people we support in a manner that respects their dignity, right to make choices, and their privacy.
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the people we support to develop meaningful roles in their Communities.
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of the people we support in all areas of their lives including health and personal care.

Essential Criteria:

• Approved qualification in Social Care. Full details are available on: https://www.coru.ie/social-care-workers
• The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration.
• Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service.
• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
• An excellent knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards.
• A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles is essential.
• Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit.

Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.

(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for Rathmore Residential Services may be filled up to the 30th of September 2024)

Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer