SOS Kilkenny is an established and respected provider of supports to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Kilkenny City and County.
Job Title: Social Care Worker in Residential Services Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full time and Part time Relief positions.
Location: Kilkenny City and surrounding Area Residential Locations

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• A minimum of a QQI Level 7 Degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care / Social Care Practice / Social Care Work / Professional Social Care
• CORU Registration

EXPERIENCE:

• Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
• Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular service users.
• Computer literacy.

• Responsibility to work as part of a team to assist the people we support to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
• Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
• Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
• To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
• To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life.