BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION
POST OF PERMANENT & TEMPORARY FULL TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER
CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY
REF: 76586
A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent & Temporary Social Care Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 months within the Clarin Services.
Location:
The location for this post is assigned to working in a community group home within the Clarin Services. However, the work location may change as required depending on service needs.
The Role:
The Social Care Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals. The successful candidate, in the absence of the leader, will be responsible for the day to day management of their service area and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred.
We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change. The successful candidate will be expected to act up for the Social Care Leader in their absence and will also be required to be supportive to more junior work colleagues at evening and weekends throughout the Clarin Services.
Responsibilities:
* Fulfil a key worker role for individuals with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures.
* Provide a safe, secure environment where individuals can participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences.
* Act up for the Social Care Leader in their absence.
* Be supportive to more junior work colleagues at evening and weekends throughout the Clarin Services.
* Day-to-day management of their service area.
Qualifications:
The recognised professional qualifications for social care are as follows:
* HETAC/DIT BA Degree in Applied Social Care Studies/Social Care;
* Open Training College (HETAC) accredited BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability).
Registration Requirements:
Registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025.
Driving Licence:
A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards obtaining a class D1 licence.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of one year's experience of working with people with an Intellectual disability. Experience of working with persons whom display behaviours that challenge is desirable. Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation is also essential.
Skills:
* Leadership and planning skills;
* Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through;
* The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms;
* Excellent listening skills;
* Creativity and initiative;
* Innovation and self-motivation;
* Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy;
* The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality;
* Patience and a sense of humour.
Working Hours:
The posts are Permanent & Temporary, full-time and pensionable. Working hours will be based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Sleepovers form an essential part of the post and the role entails some split duty rostering. Night duty work may also be required to meet service needs.
Annual Leave:
22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years' Service respectively.
Remuneration:
The Department of Health Social Care Worker pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st October 2024 - €38,951 x 10 increments - €53,970 (max) per annum. LSI €54,989 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.
Probation:
A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer's discretion.