We are recruiting for a Full Time Social Care Worker to join our Children's Residential Service.
About Us:
The Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (WIDA) is a community-based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County. WIDA is a registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
What We Offer:
* Company Pension
* Death-in-Service Benefit
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Bike to Work Scheme
* 23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
Essential Requirements:
* Qualifications: A minimum level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Care Practice/Applied Social Studies is required.
* Post graduate qualification in the field of intellectual Disability related field is desirable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Take a lead role in the co-ordination, development and implementation of individual plans in order to meet the aspirations and goals of each person you support.
2. Undertake the role and responsibilities or delegated responsibilities of the Person-in-Charge in line with legislative and regulatory requirements and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards.
3. Be responsible for all aspects of risk management within work location.
4. Ensure that the team worker provides support that complements and helps build natural relationships and community networks.
5. Ensure the welfare and well-being of all individuals who avail of our service.
Supporting the Individual:
1. Work with individuals in a way that promotes their equality, dignity, diversity and rights.
2. Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal development, personal care while adhering to safe practices at all times.
3. Assist the individual in the selection and preparation of meals to ensure a healthy nutritional balance.
4. Support individuals to identify their future aspirations and current support needs and consider how these can be met.
5. Assist each individual in reaching their maximum potential in independence, communication and personal development.
Health & Safety Duties and Responsibilities:
* Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees' obligations as set out under current legislation.
* Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times.
Overall Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure the general condition of the home/workplace and garden is kept to a high standard and that all maintenance, internally and externally is carried out in a timely manner.
* Attend all training that is offered to you, so that you fully understand and work with all the procedures and guidelines within the organisation.