EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - TUAM for qualified Social Care Workers to join our dedicated team, making a difference for the people we support to live their best life.
Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training, and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society.
The Role
The Social Care Worker will provide residential and respite care within a staff team for children and adults with an intellectual disability attending Ability West's services in accordance with Ability West policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Service Manager.
* Work positively and constructively with people we support who present with behaviours that challenge.
* Teach specific skills to service users living in the home, including self-help, domestic, kitchen, community, leisure, and social skills.
* Act as key worker for specific people we support, including meeting with and supporting families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Administer, supervise, and record prescribed medication.
* Provide direction for Care Assistants as required.
* Responsible for the wellbeing of people we support.
* Facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships in each service.
* Enable the people we support to enhance their feelings of self-worth and individuality.
* Care for the day-to-day needs of the people we support.
* Assist those that require help in personal care tasks.
* Engage in housekeeping activities while encouraging the people we support to partake in these activities.
* Facilitate leisure time activities tailored to needs, with an emphasis on community integration.
* Use person-first language in verbal and written communication.
* Liaise with all grades of staff in the assigned centre and ensure that families and visitors are attended to with consideration.
* Undertake driving duties in Ability West vehicles or own transport.
* Work a shift rota, spread over 7 days, and be available for sleep-in duties and night duty as rostered.
* Maintain records and reports as required for the efficient running of the service.
* Ensure that the health and welfare of staff and people we support is maintained in accordance with Ability West procedures.
* Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards.
The list of key duties is not exhaustive.
Minimum Requirements
* A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or relevant qualification.
* CORU Registration or in process of registration.
* Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or in a similar field.
* Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
* An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
What We Offer
* Permanent Contracts.
* Regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
* A variety of on-the-job training including core training interventions.
* The opportunity to work in a person-centred organisation and make a positive difference.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued.
* Professional growth and development opportunities.
* 22 days annual leave plus public holidays.
* Contributory pension scheme of 7%.
* Flexible benefits above statutory minimum.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Four-week rolling rosters to facilitate work-life balance.
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