Social Care Assistants, Residential Services Foxford, Co

at  Western Care Association

QUALIFICATION DETAILS

No minimum level is required for Social Care Assistant positions

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Successful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
• A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
• The ability to listen, to see, and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights, and dreams
• Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of teamwork with the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families, and other disciplines
• A strong belief in people’s rights, inclusion, and equality
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
• Good knowledge of IT skills is preferable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Full driver’s license is essential
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with the Application
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years

Please refer the Job description for details