• Location: Limerick, Galway
• Type: Permanent
• Job #42919
• Salary: €39,000

Social Care Worker

The primary objective of this role is to provide care and support through a person-centred approach that meets the practical, physical, emotional, and developmental needs of residents with Intellectual Disability, ABI, Autism, and/or life-limiting conditions. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supported by professionals such as psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. Your role will focus on promoting independence, wellbeing, and quality of life for residents in both residential and day service settings.

Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Locations: Sligo, Kerry, Mayo, Cavan, Longford, Roscommon, Limerick, Galway, Carlow, Waterford
Salary: starting from 39,000 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key worker for named residents where appropriate.
• Support residents with their daily routines, individual goals, and education.
• Assist with developing independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and family visits.
• Engage in daily activities and routines that promote residents’ health, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Contribute to the implementation of Person-Centred Planning and ensure high standards of care are consistently delivered.
• As part of the on-floor duty team, take responsibility for shift coordination and the supervision of staff where required.
• Work collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team, reporting to the Person in Charge and contributing to overall service delivery.

Essential Requirements:

• A qualification at Level 7 or above in Social Care or a relevant field (e.g., Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community) that meets the criteria for registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Previous experience in the social services/social care.
• Understanding of both clinical and human resource policies, relevant legislation, and National Disability Standards (HIQA).
• Experience working in a residential, respite, or day service setting with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Full eligibility and availability to work in Ireland.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Erna Tupaz or call Osborne Recruitment on 041 986 5058.
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for this or other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.
If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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