Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person-centred services in partnership with families is at the heart of our Organisation, Cheeverstown, a voluntary organisation regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).
We provide a wide range of person-centred services including Supported Living, respite and day services to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.
Purpose of the Post:
We are recruiting Social Care Workers for Supported Living services to ensure a high-quality standard of care and support to all the people we support and to ensure high-quality support in accordance with New Directions standards.
Person Specification:
* Proven organisational, leadership, effective communication, interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to influence others
* A comprehensive ability to communicate, liaise and coordinate with MDT, families, colleagues and other agencies, both verbally and in writing
* A passion for promoting and empowering those you support in a person-centred approach, which will also encompass community inclusion and individualised support
* Experience in staff supervisions
* The ability to use own initiative in service provision
* Fully flexible in working hours and location to meet the requirements of the service
Essential Criteria:
* Applicants must possess a CORU approved qualification at NFQ Level 7 or above in Social Care / Applied Social Studies and/or be currently registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker
* A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award
* An enthusiastic, motivated professional who displays a person-centred approach and a sustained commitment to supporting the individual and promoting community inclusion
* Possess a proven ability to work on own initiative
* Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
* Possess a good knowledge of HIQA regulations
* A strong commitment to increasing opportunities for people to become valued contributing members of their local community and to live their best life
* Eligible to work in Ireland
Desirable Criteria:
* Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Good IT and administrative skills
* Experience in Staff Supervisions