Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for Social Care Workers based in our community residential services within the Dublin & Kildare (Clane) areas to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Social Care Workers - Residential/Respite Services
Permanent Full Time
(Ref: RESPIT047-SCW-OCT2024)
Suitably candidates must have:
HETAC/Dublin Institute of Technology National Diploma in Child Care/HETAC/Dublin Institute of Technology in Applied Social Care Studies/DIT Diploma in
Social Care/Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care/Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies.
Other relevant third level social/healthcare qualification may be considered depending on your experience and correlation with National qualification
requirements
Eligibility to register with CORU is essential.
Have experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability and must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the health, social and emotional needs
of these individuals
Commitment to deliver all aspects of care and support through a person centred approach
Knowledge and understanding of HIQA Standards & other relevant legislative requirements.
Demonstrate a commitment to carry out duties with initiative, motivation and enthusiasm.
Commitment to deliver all aspects of care and support through a person centred approach
Show an excellent understanding of meeting the health & social care needs of residents in a community based setting.
Up to date knowledge of best practice in the field of health and social care and an ability to implement this
Excellent communication skills both written non-verbal and verbal.
Flexible in all aspects of work.
An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.
An ability to support residents to achieve their full potential and independence in all aspects of their lives
Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the rights of people with disabilities.
Full clean manual driving licence and willingness to drive as part of role is essential
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience to bring to
this role, please apply by forwarding a cover letter and CV (including written explanation for any gaps in employment through the following link
(Please include the post reference number in the subject line of your application:
(RESPIT047-SCW-OCT2024 )
Full Job Description available from the HR Department
Closing date: 21 October 2024
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.
Saint John of God Community Services Clg is an equal opportunities employer