Social Care Worker - Kilkenny, Ireland - SOS Kilkenny

    SOS Kilkenny
    SOS Kilkenny Kilkenny, Ireland

    1 week ago

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    Permanent, Full Or Part time
    Description

    SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.

    Job Title: Social Care Worker in Residential Services Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.

    Contract Type: Permanent Part Time

    Hours: 2 x 5pm to 9am consecutive mid-week shifts per week

    Location: Kilkenny City Residential Location.

    • Benefits:
    • 24 Days Annual Leave
    • Sick Pay Scheme
    • Company Pension Scheme
    • Employee Discounts
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Maternity Leave
    • Study Assistance Scheme
    • Bike to work Scheme
    • Wellness Program
    • Savings Scheme
    • Continual Professional Development opportunities

    Reporting to: Residential Manager.

    Role:

    • Responsibility to work as part of a team to assist the people we support to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
    • Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
    • Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
    • To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
    • To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life.

    Education & Training:

    • Degree in Social Care, Social Studies, Nursing, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology or Social Work or

    other relevant qualification at degree level.

    Experience:

    • Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
    • Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment.

    Knowledge & Skills:

    • Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
    • Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
    • Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular service users.
    • Computer literacy.

    Competencies and Values:

    • Human Rights Based Approach.
    • Resilience, Positive Attitude & Openness to Change.
    • Effective Communication & Working Relationships.
    • Planning and Organising.
    • Innovation, Creativity & Problem Solving.

    Additional Requirement(s):

    • Full Driving Licence is essential.