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Social Care Workers

Brothers of Charity Services IrelandCorkFull-timePart-timePermanent

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

Applications are invited for the following posts

Social Care Worker/s

Ref: 54/2024

Permanent & Temporary posts (Full-Time hours)

Adult Residential & Respite Services / Children Respite Services

Cork City, Suburbs, Upton, Innishannon, Co. Cork

A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year

The role of a Social Care Worker

Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices.

Professional Qualifications and Experience etc.

Candidates must

Possess a Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework) OR

Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU AND

Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU and obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role

Have a suitable standard of professional attainments

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office)

Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s

Have a full clean Driver’s licencewhich qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as driving services vehicles is a requirement for the role

Experience

Relevant experience of working with adults / children with an intellectual disability / autism challenging behaviour in a Residential setting is desirable.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines

Salary Scale: €38,951 - €54,989 including 1 LSI (1/10/24) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary contracts

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO:

Claire McNally, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 9654489

Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 86 4157596

Closing Date: Friday 20th December 2024

Interview date: Thursday 9th & Friday 10thJanuary 2025

Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer

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