SOCIAL CARE WORKER (SCW) ? FULL TIME DAY SHIFTS
OUR ORGANISATION
The Anne Sullivan Centre (ASC) located on Brewery Road, Stillorgan, Co
Dublin, currently provides residential, day and outreach support and
care to people who are deafblind throughout Ireland. We are a small
organisation providing intensive professional support to adults and
children who are experiencing significant multi- sensory challenges.
This necessitates a high level of specialised staff engagement with
children and adults, who often have extremely complex needs and
experiences that are unique to this demographic of the population. At
present, we are looking to recruit for the position of SOCIAL CARE
WORKER.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION
As a Social Care Worker, you will be responsible for providing a safe,
secure, homely environment where (Adult) Service Users can participate
in community, educational and leisure activities.? In addition, you
will assist in enabling (Adult) Service Users make choices and enjoy a
lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations, bringing
opportunity for new experiences. This is a key leadership position
within ASC, holding responsibilities for effective and efficient
service delivery, while supporting and driving quality initiatives. It
is a full-time role, with daytime roster requirements of **Apply on
the website** hours per week. (_Work pattern based on **Apply on the
website** hour shifts during Covid_)
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Team Leader and in turn to the
Residential Service Manager.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Taking a lead role in collaborating and supporting the Team Leader
in the running of the house, while ensuring a culture of
responsibility and accountability exists within the team
* Building strong relationships and having accountability for key
(Adult) Service Users and interactions with their family and friends
* Developing and implementing Integrated Care Plans, in line with
ASC Policies and Procedures
* Linking in with multi-disciplinary team (MDTs) and ensuring
recommendations are followed through and communicated effectively to
Residential Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants
* Supporting the Organisation?s goals in line with the ASC
Strategic plan and Statement of Purpose
* Adhering to and monitoring the implementation of all policies and
procedures, including communicating these to team members?
* Responsible for collaborating with the Residential Service
Manager, Quality Improvement & Service Development Manager and Team
Leaders in relation to audits in the house, in line with ASC policies
and procedures
* Support ASC in Medication Management, including administering of
same to Service Users
* Committed to taking on additional responsibilities in areas such
as; practice development, audits, transport, infection control, first
aid, key working etc
* Deputising for the Team Leader where required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ADVOCACY
* Act as an advocate on behalf of key (Adult) Service Users and be
proactive in maintaining a support network
* Ensure overall welfare and well-being of the key (Adult) Service
Users is a primary focus
* Be the primary contact with key Service User?s family, friends
and visiting professionals
* Facilitate and implement a Person-Centred service appropriate to
the needs, wishes and requirements of the Service User, liaising with
the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) where required
* Take a lead role in organising and/or attending all Integrated
Care Plan (ICP) reviews, house and key Service User?s meetings
* Ensure that the key Service User?s clothing and personal
belongings are labelled and maintained in good condition
INTEGRATED CARE PLAN FOLDERS (ICPF)
* Take a lead role in the co-ordination, development and
implementation of key (Adult) Service User?s plans, in order to meet
the aspirations and goals of the Service User, while ensuring these
plans are reviewed on a regular basis, at a minimum of each quarter
* Input relevant information into the ICPF and review on a regular
basis with Team Leader and the MDT
* Develop the strengths and personal qualities of key Service Users,
through goals as outlined in ICPF
COMMUNICATION
* In conjunction with the wider staff team, ensure that the key
Service User?s daily activities are meaningful, enjoyable and varied
* Foster a good relationship with the Service User, their family,
staff, volunteers and visitors, ensuring open regular communication
and professionalism at all times
* Maintain the key Service User?s communication system (Schedule
board, symbols, photos and signs etc.) and ensure that team members
utilise it
* Update key Service User?s timetables, ensuring time for
appointments, interventions, exercise and programmes, as advised by
the MDTs, are included
* Liaise with MDT to ensure that key Service User?s updates are
maintained and communicated
* Ensure all reports and records are person centred, written
factually and up to date using clear, precise language that others can
interpret and understand
* Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to matters regarding
Service Users, other team members and the services provided by ASC
SUPPORTING THE SERVICE USER
* Work with (Adult) Service Users in a way that promotes
safeguarding, equality, dignity, diversity and their rights
* Ensure that any safeguarding concerns are raised immediately, in
line with the ASC Safeguarding Policy
* Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal
development, personal care, while adhering to safe practices at all
times, including safe administration of medication to Service Users
* Support Service Users to identify their future aspirations and
current support needs and consider how these can be met
* Assist Service Users in reaching their potential in independence,
communication and personal development
* Ensure the service provided is reviewed by the Team Leader to
ensure it is working effectively and in line with budget
* Hold Service User planning meetings, to ensure that decisions are
arrived at in a spirit of co-operation and that each Service User?s
voice is heard in the decision-making process
* Ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with ASC
Retention of Records Policy
* Celebrate social occasions and other events that occur during the
year
* Ensure that supports are utilised in a way that facilitates
Service Users to participate in educational and recreational
activities of their choice
* Adhere to all relevant national policies, including (but not
limited to) HIQA Standards, HSE Policies, including any safeguarding
plans
* Take responsibility for delegated duties to ensure compliance with
HIQA
* Assist Service Users with budgeting and management of their
personal finances, as required, ensuring Service Users monies are
accounted for and recorded, in line with ASC Residents Funds Policy
HEALTH, SAFETY AND HYGIENE
* Adhere to relevant ASC policies and procedures in order to ensure
each house operates to the appropriate standard
* Adhere to Health & Safety standards and ensure that the health and
safety of each Service User is central to day- to-day activities
* Ensure all issues pertaining to Health and Safety, environmental
upkeep of the house is brought to the attention of the Team Leader/
Health & Safety Officer
* Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness within the houses
at all times
* Ensure high standards of work practices operate within the houses
OTHER DUTIES
* Undertake duties as may be assigned by the Residential Service
Manager or Team Leader to support the care of Service Users
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or a degree in a related
discipline
* A minimum of one years? experience in a Residential Care setting
* Experience in implementing positive behaviour support programmes
* Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA
Standards, Regulations, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Duty of
Care and the HSE Report ?New Directions?
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Proven leadership capabilities
* Person centred rights focused
* QQ1 Level 3 in Sign Language or a commitment to attaining same
* Strong communication and good decision-making skills
* Well-developed report writing skills (e.g. Accident/Incident
report forms)
* Positive risk taking
* Good time management capabilities
* Excellent team player, as well as having an ability to work
effectively on own initiative
* Committed to on-going Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
* Committed to participating in regular supervisions
* MAPA, Fire Safety, Safeguarding, PBS and Manual Handling training
completed and up to date?
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with an outline on why you are interested in
applying for this role to **Apply on the website**
The Anne Sullivan Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
