Social Care Worker - Residential Services, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan

at  Trinity Support Care Service

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline
and/or
A minimum of 2 years employment experience in a similar role (eg) Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism
Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
Application form and verification of certificates
Interview and/or practical assessment

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Outlook (for email; calendar management; organising meetings.
Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practice as set out by (eg) Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience of creating/formulating data sheets
Working Knowledge of Intranet / SharePoint systems for information sharing & storage
Interview and/or practical assessment

PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING -KNOWLEDGE OF SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND FIRST AID

Thinks ahead to anticipate and deal with issues.
Recognises when and how to make decisions within remit of role.
Displays excellent communication Skills.
Conflict Resolution.
Yes
Interview / Practical Assessment

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic Supports with day-to-day living, for individuals with a learning disability, autism or associated mental health needs.
You will deliver person-centred and empowering provisions of support, to meet the individual needs of our service users.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs, changing business practices and/or to meet the needs/changing needs of the Service User.

It is essential that applicants hold a full (i.e. not provisional) and current UK/ROI driving licence and access to a car and, business insurance for work purposes or * have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.

• Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act