Social Care Workers
Full Time positions
Part Time positions
Horizons is looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Social Care Workers on a full-time and part time basis to support people living in community residences to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.
This recruitment opportunity will assist in enhancing the overall quality of life for people supported in Horizons.
Your role will assist in providing person-centred opportunities for people living in their own home, along with support for activities of daily living, that can help to develop and maintain links with the wider community.
These positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.
The team members will work closely with the individual’s circles of support and their local community.
A commitment to a person-centred, citizen-based, social model of support is required.
Focus on supporting the development of valued social roles is essential.
Horizons is committed to providing the necessary modern leadership approaches, team working, trust, positive risk taking, empowerment and enablement to support the service.
Applicants must possess the following:
* Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
* Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition;
* Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
OR
* Have a Schedule 3 qualification.
OR
* Have a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
OR
* Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
AND
* Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
* Annual Registration is required.
* On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
Essential Requirements:
* Sufficient professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
* An understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of individualised supports to people living in their own home.
* An understanding of therapeutic approaches relevant to meet the needs of people.
* Sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery.
* A Full Clean Driver’s Licence is essential.
Successful Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:
* The ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise workloads.
* Flexibility and openness to change.
* Effective team skills.
* The ability to resolve conflict and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view.
* A commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a person-centred service.
* Initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement.
* The ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in a timely manner.
* Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
* The ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
* A willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
* Knowledge of Person Centred Planning.
* Excellent report writing and organisational skills.
* Display a good working knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
* Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Desirable:
* Minimum 12 months experience in a relevant setting.
Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager on 086 606 3302.
Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 23rd of February 2025.
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Applicants may be shortlisted on the basis of their application.
A panel may be formed for a 12 month period to fill future permanent or temporary, full time or part time Social Care Worker positions that may arise across Horizons. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
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