Social Care Worker

Job description

Social Care workers for ASD dual diagnosis Day Services North and South Dublin

Role Purpose

Enthuasastic, passionate Social Care Workers for ASD dual diagnosis Day services. Supporting adults requiring additional support. Working in a fast paced, busy, social environment. Well supported services by an established, experienced team.

You will work within a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service. Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multi-disciplinary team and families, the key task is to provide positive behaviour and person centred supports to ensure a good quality of life for the individuals.

Details

• Full time and part time roles
• 39 Hours per week based on a roster system
• Monday to Friday 09.00 to 16.00
• 24 Days annual leave pro rata
• Social Care Worker salary scale; point 1; €39,951 – point 12; €56,089 per annum
• Permanent pensionable position
• Individual training budgets for all staff identified with high potential internal candidates identified early and support for development programmes
• Additional Staff on shift
• Extended support available on shift throughout the service
• Advance notice of roster
• Parking available

Benefits

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

Essential Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland.
• A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award
• Must be CORU registered or in process of application
• A full clean driver’s licence an advantage

Essential Experience

• Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism.
• Have experience of working as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills.
• Eligible to work in Ireland

Why work with Orange Recruitment?

• Career advise and support from experienced social care professionals
• 24 hour response time
• Constant communication
• Full onboarding assistance from start to finish
• Access to additional training
• Interview advice and preparation