Social Care Worker - Residential Services, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan **€2,000 Sign on bonus (T&C's apply)
Job Title: Social Care Worker
Department: Support & Care
Salary Scale: €34,350 per annum (rising to €44,000 with service)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Castleblayney, Co Monaghan
Hours of Work: 39 per week
(Covering a 24 hour, 7 days per week Rotational Shift Roster)
About Trinity
You are joining Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation, providing quality assured, safe, and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Key purpose of the job:
As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic Supports 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
The following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs, changing business practices and/or to meet the needs of the Service User.
Service User
* Provide assistance to Service Users in all aspects of personal care.
* Ensure the Human Rights of each Service User is exercised with the utmost degree of integrity and respect.
* Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times for both Service Users, work colleagues and visitors to the unit/house.
* Encourage each Service User to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, promoting their individuality through new opportunities and skills.
* Provide each Service User with the correct and relevant information to allow for informed decision making.
* Support each Service User in the least restrictive of ways, promoting positive risk-taking.
* Support must be provided in a low arousal and non-aversive manner.
* Achieve personal outcomes for each Service User with clear goals and timeframes.
* Prioritise supports and keep key commitments accordingly.
* Work in line with evidence-based practices.
* Support individuals to live life to their fullest potential and remain socially valued members of their communities.
* Contribute positively and professionally to your staff team and wider organisation.
Regulation
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness of the residential setting, ensuring safe food practices and infection control are adhered to.
* Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments and complete daily paperwork.
* Follow medication administration procedures, ensuring timely documentation and adherence to the 10 rights of medication administration.
* Adhere to policies and procedures regarding safeguarding Service Users’ medications and finances.
* Participate in meetings and service user reviews; provide feedback to management and the wider MDT when appropriate.
* Attend all regulatory, mandatory and development training as assigned.
* Effectively contribute to the team dynamic to provide a high-quality, professional service.
Person Specification – Social Care Worker
Qualifications & Experience
Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline and/or a minimum of 2 years’ employment experience in a similar role (e.g., Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism).
Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour.
Competent in Microsoft Word & Outlook (for email, calendar management, organising meetings).
Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practices set by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience in creating/formulating data sheets.
Working Knowledge of Intranet / SharePoint systems for information sharing & storage.
It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e., not provisional) and current UK/ROI driving licence and access to a car, or have access to a means of transport to carry out the duties of the post.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
The following behavioural competencies are essential for this role and will be assessed during the selection process:
* Meeting Service User Needs - Understanding of Care Plans and Documentation
* Problem Solving & Decision Making - Knowledge of Safety Protocols and First Aid
* Respect for Diversity and Equality
* Achieving Results - Understanding Ethical and Legal Aspects
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