Social Care Worker

Job description

Social Care Worker

CORU registered Social Care Worker or CORU in process applicants urgently required for Residential Services Co Kildare

Social Care Worker salary scale; point 1; €36,379 – point 12; €52,445 per annum

Must be authorised to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful, trusting relationships that honour each person’s identity, choices, and need for emotional safety and privacy.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and self-advocacy by supporting meaningful community participation, decision-making, and personal growth.
• Empower individuals to pursue their goals, interests, culture, and values in ways that reflect dignity and respect.

The Social Care Worker will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive 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 a person centred support service to ensure a good quality of life for the individuals.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Authorised to work in Ireland
• CORU registered or in process of registration
• Hold a minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework – BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Heath or Social Care.
• Social Care Worker – Approved Qualifications – Approved by the Social Care Workers Registration Board
• Fluent English required
• Candidates must have 1 years’ experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• 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.

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

• Additional Staff on shift
• Advance notice of roster
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Parking available
• Career progression opportunities
• Work/life balance
• 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