Social Care Worker, Tralee Residential Service (28.5 hrs per week)
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Post: Social Care Worker
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (28.5 hrs per week)
Location: Tralee Residential Services
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their everyday interests and pursuits, then we want to hear from you.
The Role:
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Social Care Worker to join our team in supporting adults with Intellectual Disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to empower individuals, promote their independence, and help them lead fulfilling lives in a person-centred, rights-based environment.
As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, ensuring the well-being of those we support, and advocating for their rights while fostering meaningful community inclusion. Working collaboratively with a team, you will contribute to the creation of a supportive and respectful environment tailored to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Person-centred support and advocacy
* Facilitate and implement a person-centred approach that aligns with each individual’s goals, abilities, and aspirations.
* Support individuals in making informed choices and actively participating in their community, hobbies, and relationships.
* Advocate for individuals, ensuring their rights, dignity, and privacy are respected at all times.
* Promote inclusion and independence, empowering individuals to develop daily living skills and engage in social, educational, and vocational activities.
Health, well-being and personal care
* Ensure the physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals in all aspects of daily life.
* Provide support with personal care, mobility, and health-related needs, while encouraging independence.
* Assist individuals in developing essential life skills, such as meal preparation, household tasks, and personal care.
* Encourage and facilitate physical activities, social outings, and recreational programs to enhance quality of life.
Teamwork and communication
* Work collaboratively with a team, including external agencies, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
* Maintain open, professional, and respectful communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
* Participate in team meetings, care plan reviews, and service development discussions.
* Accurately document daily records, progress notes, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Association policies.
Compliance and continuous development
* Ensure adherence to HIQA standards, the Disability Act 2005, GDPR, and Health & Safety regulations.
* Follow the policies, guidelines, and best practices of the Association to maintain high standards of care.
* Engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in disability services.
* Proactively contribute to service improvements by sharing ideas and feedback.
Essential Criteria:
* Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date hold a professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
* See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: Social Care Workers - Coru.
* Have a Schedule 3 qualification. Please see list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: Schedule 3 Qualifications - Coru.
* This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.
* Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
* Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
* A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with individuals, families, colleagues, managers, and senior team members.
* Strong time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities effectively.
Highly Desirable Criteria:
* Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service.
* A full driver's licence with access to a roadworthy car insured for business purposes and must be willing to drive Association vehicles.
Employee Benefits:
Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking (Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.
(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Tralee Residential Services may be filled up to the 30th of September 2025).
Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer.
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