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Nuvo Healthcare is recruiting for the role of Social Care Worker for our client in Co. Monaghan.
Our client is an innovative organisation, providing quality assured, safe and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to adults and children with intellectual disabilities.
Job Description
As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic support 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
* Provide assistance to service users in all aspects of personal care.
* Ensure the human rights of each service user are exercised with integrity and respect.
* A safe environment must be maintained at all times for both services.
* Support each service user to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, promoting their individuality through new opportunities and skill development.
* Ensure each service user receives the correct and relevant information to allow for informed decision-making at all levels.
* Support the service user in the least restrictive ways, with positive risk-taking as a key element of their decision-making abilities.
* 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 comments accordingly.
* Work in line with evidence-based practices.
* Ensure each person is supported to live life to their fullest potential and remain socially valued members of their communities.
* Contribute positively and professionally to your staff team and the wider organisation.
Regulation
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the residential setting, ensuring safe food practices and infection control are documented.
* Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments, and complete daily paperwork.
* Follow medication administration procedures, ensuring medication is administered correctly and documented in a timely manner.
* Adhere to policies and procedures regarding the safeguarding of 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 by the organisation.
* Contribute effectively to the team dynamic within your location and other work locations to provide high-quality, professional services at all times.
Key Skills
* A third-level qualification in Health & Social Care - Social Work, Social Care, Social Policy, Psychology, or a relevant discipline.
* A minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.
* Full clean driving licence (ROI/UK) and access to a car.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider and Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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