EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - GALWAY CITY 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. Our 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 multidisciplinary team members.
* Administer, supervise, and record prescribed medication.
* Provide direction for Care Assistants as required.
* Facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships in each service.
* Enable the people we support to enhance their self-worth and individuality.
* Care for the day-to-day needs of the people we support.
* Assist with personal care tasks such as dressing and washing.
* Assist with housekeeping tasks, encouraging service users to participate.
* Facilitate community integration during leisure time.
* Use person-first language in all communications.
* Liaise with all grades of staff and ensure families and visitors are attended to with consideration.
* Undertake driving duties as required.
* Work a shift rota, including sleep-in and night duties as rostered.
* Maintain records and reports required for efficient service running.
* Ensure health and welfare of staff and people we support in accordance with Ability West procedures.
* Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain knowledge of these standards.
The list of key duties is not exhaustive.
Minimum Requirements
* A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or relevant qualification.
* Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or in a similar field.
* Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.
* 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 Are Offering
* Permanent Contracts.
* Regular support and supervision, access to the Employee Assistance Program.
* A wide variety of on-the-job training including core training interventions.
* Opportunity to work in a person-centred organisation and make a positive difference.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued.
* Professional growth and development opportunities.
* 22 days annual leave initially plus public holidays.
* Contributory pension scheme of 7%.
* Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Four-week rolling rosters to facilitate work-life balance.
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