About
SJF:
St. Josephs Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities.
Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families
About the role:
We are seeking suitability qualified Social Care Worker a Full & Part time basis offering permanent opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities:
Resident Care:
Attend to daily service users' daily needs, adopt respectful relationships, advocate independence, and assist with physical care, daily living, and social skills
Community Integration:
Facilitate service users' leisure activities and ensure their engagement in the community
Household Management:
Assistance with budgeting, cooking, shopping, and maintaining cleanliness, while encouraging resident participation
Medication Administration:
Administer and record prescribed medication
Record Keeping:
Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the Foundation
Visitor Engagement:
Foster a welcoming environment for visitors
Health & Safety:
Proper use of aids/appliances, reporting incidents and ensuring knowledge of emergency procedures.
Report faulty equipment and implement fire and safety precautions.
Leadership:
Support and develop staff through induction, supervision, and training.
Coordinate individual plans for residents and conduct staff supervision meetings.
Ensure adherence to policies and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy in person-centred care.
Locations:
North Cork & South Limerick ( Locations below)
North Cork:
CharlevilleNewmarketMallowButtevant
South Limerick:
KilmallockBallagranGranaghDromcollogher BrureeBallylandersIdeal candidates should possess:A HETAC-accredited Diploma/Degree in Social Care, or a qualification in Nursing (RNID), or eligibility for CORU registration under the standards of proficiency )
Experience working with adults and/or children with intellectual disabilitiesExperience working with Challenging behaviour in a Residential settingA full driver's license (manual)Benefits:
Section 39 pay scales - DOE +Yearly IncrementPaid Company Sick leavePaid Company Maternity LeavePension - Organisation contribution of 6.35%24 Days annual leave Access to the Employee Assistance ProgrammeBike to work schemeDeath - in - serviceCareer development opportunitiesSection 39 pay scales (premiums additional payment to the set hourly rate) €18.73, €19.43, €20.14, €20.85, €21.58.
€22.32, €23.05, €23.80, €24.54, LSI €25.04For a confidential chat, please contact the HR team on