QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/
• Candidates must have a HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
• Candidates should have a minimum of 2 year’s experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience working with and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential.
• Experience supporting young adults with Autism, mental health difficulties or behavioural challenges is an advantage.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service.
• Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post.

SKILLS:

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through.
• The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
• Excellent listening skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Be innovative and self-motivated
• Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy
• The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality
• Patience and a sense of humour
• Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service.
• Keep up to date with current practice within the field
• To actively lead the service and staff team assigned to you by the Team leader / Social Care leader /Service Coordinator.
• Arrange staff cover when required.

PROBATION:

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The
employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the
employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period
may be extended at the Employer’s discretion
Please see attached full job description.

The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals. They will provide a safe, secure environment where individuals can participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences.