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Social Care Assistant Children’s Respite Service, Ballina Co. Mayo, Ballina
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Location: Ballina, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Posted:
23.02.2025
Job Description:
At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
Social Care Assistant
Children's Respite Service, Ballina Co. Mayo
* Contract 30 hours per week
* Reference Number 2025-066
* Closing Date March 5th, 2025
* Please apply by current C.V.
* Further enquiries by contacting Maura O'Malley, Service Manager Tel: 087-7864936 or Email: [emailprotected]
* Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation
Job Brief
The successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with a number of children, meeting their care and support needs, supporting them to gain valued opportunities with community-based activities and liaising closely with their multi-disciplinary team and family. You will take on the role of Named Staff for a child/children, coordinating their Individual Plan and working as part of a team in all aspects of support.
No minimum level required for Social Care Assistant positions.
Candidate Requirements
* Successful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs.
* A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way.
* The ability to listen, to see and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights and dreams.
* Experience working in an Autism Informed manner.
* Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of teamwork with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families and other disciplines.
* A strong belief in people's rights, inclusion and equality.
* Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands.
* Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is desirable.
* Good knowledge of IT skills is preferable.
Other Requirements
* Full driver's license is essential.
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks.
* All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application.
* All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years.
Salary Scale
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 to €42,034 per annum)
- this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week.
o Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
o Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement.
o Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters.
o Dedicated learning and development.
o Flexible working opportunities.
o Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme.
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
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