Job Description
About Us
The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Social Care Worker/Senior Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will work with children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life limiting conditions.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists.
Requirements
* Hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant area, such as Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, or Youth & Community.
* Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
Benefits
* Comprehensive induction process
* Extensive training programme
* On-going mentoring and support
* Continuous Professional Development support
* Career progression opportunities
* Competitive salary with increments
* Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
* Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
* Refer a friend initiative
* Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
* Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families