Social Care Worker
Description
Social Care Worker
Kildare Residential Services
Various Contracts
We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Kildare Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Workers to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.
Informal enquiries to:
Margaret Morrissey (office hours only) – 087 3968303
Requirements:
- Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability / Social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications)
Please note social care candidates must be registered with CORU or provide confirmation from CORU that they have commenced the process of registration.
- A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
- Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
- Good connections in the local community an advantage.
- Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
- Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:
Tuesday 16th June @6pm
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes.
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at