SOCIAL CARE WORKER
PERMANENT CONTRACT
_DO YOU HAVE THE VISION & PASSION TO BE A KEY DRIVER AND CHAMPION OF
SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO LIVE SELF-DETERMINED LIVES?_
St Patrick?s Centre provides residential and day service for adults
with Intellectual Disability and has transitioned from a congregated
setting to community-based supports which will enable people to live a
good life in their own home, with the supports and opportunities to
become active, valued and inclusive members of their local
communities. St Patrick?s Community Services enable a supported
self-directed living (SSDL) model of provision which is underpinned by
our beliefs, values and vision.
We are looking for a Social Care Worker for **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
HOURS p/week to provide holistic, person-centred care, promoting
optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for people with
intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily
living. He/she should be flexible in their approach to service
provision and have the ability to work as a team member. He/she will
be required to take an active part in ensuring that day-to-day
operations of the Services reflect the ethos and vision of the St.
Patrick?s Centre, and that the needs of the people supported are
being met through professional work practices.
SALARY SCALE: Linked to HSE Social Care Worker Salary Scale.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
* 3rd Level Qualification of at least Level 7 related to Social Care.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* Full Clean Drivers Licence Essential
* Strong communication & interpersonal skills
* Experience in supporting individuals to live a good life
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent planning & organisational skills
* Ability to ensure a safe work environment
* Basic hygiene and infection control knowledge
* Experience working and supporting people with Intellectual
Disabilities
* Experience of working with persons with behaviours that challenge
* Excellent experience of report writing
* Flexible, Responsible and mature approach to work
* Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA
standards
* Excellent Written, Spoken and Listening skills
* Excellent Problem Solving skills
* Excellent Decision Making skills
* Excellent Leadership skills
Please submit the application form along with a CV and a cover letter
to: HR, St Patricks Centre, Unit **Apply on the website**/**Apply on
the website** Danville Business Park Kilkenny or via email to **Apply
on the website**. Full job description & application form available
from
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
