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Position: Social Care Worker – (Bespoke young adult disability service)
Reports to: Person in Charge
Location: Co. Leitrim - Ireland
Salary: €38,907 - €40,761 (Level 7) + Driving Licence DOE
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a care worker to work within our bespoke young adult disability service. This service provides continuum care and support daily within a residential setting. We strive to assist young people with community engagement and achieve their individualised goals. The main aim for a care worker within this service is to ensure that the delivery of care is carried out to the highest standards that meet both professional and business requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ To develop appropriate professional relationships with the young adult.
§ To assist in the day-to-day care and supervision of the young person within the home including engaging with them in activities such as housework, maintenance of clothing, cooking, and personal care.
§ To assist with the supervision and purchase of clothing for young person, the care of furnishings and household equipment and undertake household and domestic duties which are appropriate to the care of young people.
§ To accompany the young person, when necessary, to places of worship; holidays; outings and on other occasions.
§ To contribute to the development of the young person, through the promotion & provision of a healthy lifestyle.
§ To assist in facilitating personal education plans for the young person and ensure that recreational and leisure activities are organised as required.
§ To support the young person’s development in both personal and social skills.
§ To be sensitive to the needs of the young person, taking account of race, culture, language, and religion
§ To initiate and maintain appropriate contact with parents/carers, teachers and other professional staff and agencies acting in the best interests of the young person always.
§ Establish and maintain contact with the local community and thereby facilitate the involvement of the young people in outside activities.
§ To contribute to the multi-disciplinary assessment of resident needs and the development of appropriate care plans to meet such needs.
§ To support key workers in their work with individual children and where appropriate to undertake key worker responsibilities.
§ To contribute to and participate in team meetings, core group meetings, Care planning meetings/ Looked After Review meetings and other meetings as required.
§ Participate, as appropriate, in implementing the care plan and placement plan for each young person in the home.
§ Contribute to the maintenance of appropriate records particularly those detailing observations and/or assessment of the young person and those required to comply with the Client’s statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.
§ Undertake duties in connection with the proper receipt, recording and safe keeping of monies and valuables within the home.
§ To share relevant information with colleagues and managers e.g., at changeover, and team meetings.
§ To inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the young person including any concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff.
§ To be aware of Health and Safety at Work requirements as they pertain to this post and comply with the Client’s policies and procedures.
§ To participate in formal supervision in accordance with the Client’s supervision policy.
§ To maintain confidentiality in respect of staff and young person always.
§ To participate in staff training programmes as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum level 7 social care degree or alternative to include social work, social science, counselling, child and adolescent psychotherapy, youth and community work or a level 8 psychology.
§ Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people
We are open to speaking to people currently living in Ireland with the relevant requirements and would also be able to assist overseas / Expat workers looking to return to Ireland.
Please apply through the link provided or send your cv direct to linda@themurlingroup.com and we will come back to you as soon as possible to answer any queries or provide extra advice/information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €38,907.00-€40,761.00 per year
Benefits:
- Language training provided
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tullylannan, Leitrim, CO. Leitrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full driving licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
