Relief Social Care Worker - Residential Services, Cootehill
Job Title: Relief Social Care Worker
Department: Support & Care
Salary Scale: €34,350 per annum (rising to €44,000 with service)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Relief/Casual
(Covering a 24 hour, 7 days per week Rotational Shift Roster)
About Trinity
You are joining Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation, providing quality assured, safe, and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Key purpose of the job:
As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic supports with day-to-day living for individuals with a learning disability, autism, or associated mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred and empowering provisions of support to meet the individual needs of our service users.
Main responsibilities
The following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs, changing business practices, and/or to meet the needs of the Service User.
Service User
* Provide assistance to Service Users in all aspects of personal care.
* Ensure the Human Rights of each Service User are exercised with the utmost degree of integrity and respect.
* Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times for both Service Users, work colleagues, and visitors to the unit/house.
* Encourage each Service User to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, promoting their individuality through new opportunities and skills.
* Ensure that each Service User receives the correct and relevant information for informed decision-making.
* Support each Service User in the least restrictive ways and promote positive risk-taking.
* Support must be provided in a low arousal and non-aversive manner.
* Achieve personal outcomes in keeping with each Service User, with clear goals and timeframes.
* Prioritise supports and keep key commitments.
* Work in line with evidence-based practices.
* Support each person to live life to their fullest potential and remain socially valued members of their communities.
* Contribute positively and professionally to your staff team and wider organisation.
Regulation
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the residential setting.
* Document all procedures related to safe food practices and infection control.
* Follow medication administration procedures correctly and ensure timely documentation.
* Adhere to policies and procedures regarding safeguarding Service Users' medications and finances.
* Participate in meetings and service user reviews, providing feedback to management and the wider MDT when appropriate.
* Attend and participate in all regulatory, mandatory, and development training as assigned.
* Contribute effectively to the team dynamic to provide a high-quality, professional service.
Person Specification – Social Care Worker
Qualifications & Experience
Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline.
A minimum of 2 years’ employment experience in a similar role (e.g., Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism).
Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Outlook.
Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practices set out by HIQA.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience of creating/formulating data sheets.
Working knowledge of Intranet / SharePoint systems for information sharing & storage.
Other
It is essential that applicants hold a full (not provisional) and current UK/ROI driving licence and access to a car, with business insurance for work purposes, or have access to a means of transport to carry out the duties of the post.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The following behavioural competencies have been designated as essential behaviours that should be demonstrated to successfully perform this role:
Meeting Service User Needs
Places the Service User’s needs as the key focus in all activities.
Delivers support & care according to care plan.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Thinks ahead to anticipate and deal with issues.
Recognises when and how to make decisions within the remit of the role.
Respect for Diversity and Equality
Treats everyone with respect and promotes fairness.
Achieving Results
Adheres to Trinity’s policies and procedures and uses initiative to get the job done.
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