Social Care Worker, Dublin 14

Location
Job-type Permanent
Salary €15- €16.50 p/h
Reference J337401
Date Published over 3 years ago
Social Care Worker, Dublin 14

Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: €15- €16.50 p/h
Location: South Dublin

TTM Healthcare are proud to be partnered with an Intellectual Disabilities Service based in Dublin South, close to Dundrum and Stillorgan villages. This service aims to offer people with learning disability access to appropriate houseing and related support services promoting equality of opportunity, choice and independenced for each individual. It is their aim to facilitate a space for each individual which they can call home, and where each feels safe and can grow and develop their unique potential and hidden talents. There are available opportunities for qualified Social Care Workers with excellent skills and experience for full-time permanent positions.

Responsibilities:
  • Model and coordinate support to residents in the Community's residential household(s) providing a safe homely environment where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
  • Provide support to persons with intellectual disabilities in all aspects of daily living, including personal care.
  • Manage and oversee the day to day running of the residential household(s) within the Community.
  • Work within community budgets.
  • Manage administrative and financial systems of the home and ensure that buildings are well maintained and in good repair. Bring any issues about the home to the attention of the House Coordinator / Person in Charge.
  • Manage the house team ensuring that there is always adequate cover for resident support and organise schedules if needed.
  • To ensure the provision of a quality service, working in partnership with the person being supported, members of the Community and the person's wider circle of support.
  • Participate in and occasionally chair regular house meetings.
  • Shift manage employees and volunteers within the house team and assist in the process of induction of new staff and residents.
  • Coordinate and ensure the support needs of residents are met in their daily lives.
  • Ensure that the Community provides the best standard of care and support, complies with legislation, policies, best practice and can demonstrate the same.
  • Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered that takes individual needs and choice into account
  • Maintain comprehensive and up to date residents' records.
  • Undertake responsibility for health and safety in the home in line with policy and procedure and maintain necessary records.

The Requirements:
  • To be eligible for the role you must:
  • Have full Level 7 Social Care Degree
  • Excellent communication skills and experience with Intellectual disabilities
  • Full irish Drivers Licence
  • Ability to problem solve and make decisions
  • Flexible, responsible and mature attitude to work willing to work rosters which include sleepovers and weekend work

For more information or to apply, please click on the link to APPLY or Call Shelby on 015136740.


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.