SOCIAL CARE WORKER (OA RESIDENTIAL SERVICE)

at  ST AIDANS SERVICES

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a diploma in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Applied Social Studies in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Have at least six months post qualification experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability.
• Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle
• Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland
• Be proficient in the English Language

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Resilience and empathy
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility in work duties and working hours
• Respect the dignity and privacy of the people we support
• Strong planning and organisational skills

• To support the Person In Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential service.
• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for the individuals we support appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of the individuals in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for the individuals we support to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of the individuals we support in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence
• To drive the company vehicle
• Have a knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
• Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of behavioural support plans
• MAPA experience or equivalent
• Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions
• Experience of teaching skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence skills
• Experience in alternative communications
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
• Enthusiasm, energy and creativity
• Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
• Excellent IT and report writing skills
• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period