Social Care Workers play a vital role in supporting individuals in their daily lives, helping them to reach their full potential and promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship.
Job Title:
Social Care Worker - Rialto
Purpose of Role:
The Social Care Worker will provide support services that build on and support the work undertaken by foster carers, social workers, and residential workers in preparing young people for adulthood.
About Barrog Healthcare:
Barrog Healthcare is a small private health & social care company based in Dublin with services nationwide providing residential care and day packages nationwide to enable people who need support across the areas of mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:
* To support the development and implementation of Care/Placement plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
* To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/service user or vulnerable adult.
* To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and clinical appointments.
* To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other agencies on behalf of the service user.
* To link in and take direction from your Management Team.
* To implement Barrog Healthcare's policies and procedures.
* To work as a member of a team.
* To prepare and provide well-balanced meals of high quality.
* To undertake various aspects of home management including the household budget, upkeep, and cleaning.
* To attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the ongoing progression/implementation of the care plan.
* To report to the Service Manager/Team Leader on matters affecting the delivery of service.
* To be accountable for any money spent on behalf of B.H.C. during the course of duty.
* To make written and verbal reports to the relevant Manager on a regular basis on the progress and development of the client.
* To report and record any incidents, however minor, that may happen to the client or are caused by them.
* To be familiar with emergency procedures and to know who to contact in an emergency.
* To work as a member of a team.
* To keep abreast of current legislation and current professional childcare knowledge.
* To undertake ongoing professional training and development.
* To attend regular supervision.
* To prepare reports for and to participate in professional meetings including case conferences and strategy meetings ensuring that all records relating to those meetings are maintained to a high standard as appropriate / required under the direction of the Management Team.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have:
* Permission to work in Ireland.
* One year of experience in a healthcare or disability support setting.
* A minimum of a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7, plus registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU by November 2025.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* The ability to support clients in a non-judgmental way and from a trauma-informed perspective.