CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism. This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.Social Care Worker Residential ServicesSkibbereenRelief ContractClosing date: Thursday 27th February 2025Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future positions may be filled. For full position details and job description or for details on submitting an application please visit our website www.coaction.ie or you can email HRgen@coaction.ieJob Description Based: Adult service CentreReports To: Area Manager Overall Position Purpose: To provide Relief Social Care Worker cover. To assist the Person in Charge in the responsibility for health and safety, programme implementation, personal care plans, budget management, staff planning, staff support and family liaison. Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications A recognised qualification that involves a third level supervised practice element to the course. or A recognised professional qualification for Social Care, outlined as follows; Youth and Community Degree BA & Hdip NQSW/BSW/MSW Nursing Qualification (RGN/RNID/ENMH) i.e HETAC/DIT/(UCC) Diploma in Social Care HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Applied Social Studies HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Childcare DIT Diploma in Applied Social Care National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The Open Training College, (HETAC) accredited. Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID) RNMH qualification is also recognised under the above guidelines. Driving licence is essential. Essential Skills Interpersonal skills, Ability to relate to people with intellectual disabilities, Flexibility, Willingness to learn Ability to work on own initiative Knowledge of advocacy and practical application. Ability to write reports Computer literacy Good communications skills Leadership ability Essential Experience Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months experience working in a residential setting with adults with an intellectual disability. Good working knowledge of HIQA Supervisory experience Budgetary experience Intimate Care/personal care Record keeping Desired ExperienceExperience of working with the HIQA Regulations and experience of HIQA inspections.This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the Director of Services/CEO or designated Line Manager. You will be given as much notice of such changes as possible. It is CoAction’s policy to review job descriptions on a regular basis. CoAction West Cork CLG is an equal opportunity employer