SOCIAL CARE WORKER: DROGHEDA
THE COMPANY:
Barróg Healthcare is a family run organisation based in Dublin
providing residential care and day packages nationwide to enable
people who need support across the area’s of mental health,
disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care. Our
programme’s are built around our central philosophy; to embrace the
possibilities for each person in our care and work with external
support agencies and local community groups to grow and foster
independence towards an outcome of social interaction and purposeful
contribution, celebrating the best of each person’s ability. We
pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service
user’s and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels
they would be a good fit within our organisation.
BENEFITS:
* Education Assistance
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Flexible working hours over a 7 day roster
* Continuous professional development
* Development and Career opportunities
* Employee uniform provided
* Sunday rate of pay applicable to all roles
JOB TITLE: Social Care Worker: Residential Unit
APPLICATIONS CONSIDERED VIA: E-mail,
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Ongoing
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATES: T.B.A
CONTACT FOR INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: **Apply on the website**
LOCATION OF POST: A panel will be formed to fill vacancies. While
locations will vary, in this instance we are specifically looking for
candidates in the Drogheda area or candidates willing to travel to
Drogheda.
PURPOSE OF ROLE: At present the company has vacancies in our
residential sector. The role (based in Drogheda) of the Residential
Social Care Worker is to provide frontline care of young people,
including those with behavioural difficulties, in a secure care
setting.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: **Apply on the website** hour + Sleepover
PRINCIPLE DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To participate in the development and implementation of
Care/Placement plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
* To promote the rights and responsibilities of each child/service
user or vulnerable adult.
* To encourage attendance at school, training centres, medical and
clinical appointments.
* To liaise with the parent, family, general services, and other
agencies on behalf of the service user.
* To attend all team meetings in relation to the care and
development of the service user.
* To link in and take direction from your Service Manager and/or
Team Leader.
* To implement Barróg Healthcare’s policies and procedures.
* To work as a member of a team.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Candidates must have a relevant qualification. At a minimum a B.A.
in Social Care, Fetac Level 7, B.A. in Applied Social Studies or
equivalent.
* Previous experience working with and supporting service users with
challenging behaviour and mental health
* Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
* Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans
THE FOLLOWING TRAINING WILL BE SEEN AS AN ADVANTAGE:
* Administration of Medication, Childrens First, First Aid, Fire
Safety, Safeguarding, MAPA
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POST, PLEASE FORWARD YOU CV ALONG WITH A
COVER LETTER TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** WITH THE JOB TITLE IN IN THE
SUBJECT BAR . ALL APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES WILL BE REPLIED TO
PROMPTLY. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND RATE OF PAY FOR THIS ROLE IS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
REGION: CO LOUTH
EXPIRY DATE: ONGOING
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
