Social Care Assistant

Social Care Assistant

Social Care Assistant urgently required for Residential Services Co Kildare

Social Care Assistant salary scale; point 1; € 30,272 – €37,483 per annum

Must be authorised to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service,
• Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
• Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
• Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services’ self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Authorised to work in Ireland
• Full 8 modules Level 5 QQI in Social Care / Healthcare OR Nursing.
• Fluent English required
• Candidates must have 1 years’ experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities
• An ability to follow, evaluate and contribute to the further development of plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver’s licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
• Knowledge of HIQA Regulations and Standards and the relevant regulative framework
• An understanding of the New Directions model of day support services, as developed by the HSE. A willingness to work in promoting this model within your role

Benefits

• Premium Payments – Saturday Rates, Double time on Sunday, Unsocial pay rates applicable
• Permanent Full time
• 22 Days annual leave
• 40 Hours per week based on a roster system; Day and Night duty cover
• Pay scales
• Paid annual leave
• Death in Service Benefit
• Paid travel expenses

Additional Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Parking available
• Career progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
• Paid mandatory training

Why work with Orange Recruitment?

• Career advice 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