St. Catherine?s Association
Newcastle, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
NOW HIRING
SOCIAL CARE WORKER
(DAY SERVICES)
THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF THE OUR DAY SERVICE
FACILITY DELIVERING QUALITY PERSON FOCUSED SERVICES.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Full-time Monday - Friday (**Apply on the website** hrs/week)
YOU ARE:
A dynamic and energetic team player with a passion for working with
adults/young people with intellectual disabilities. You are kind,
caring, and compassionate. You have excellent team working skills, and
thrive in a collaborative environment. You have the ability to work
under pressure and handle changing priorities. You are familiar with
best practices in Social Care and apply these consistently in your
work.
WE ARE:
St. Catherine?s Association is a non-profit organisation and
registered charity funded by the HSE that provides care to individuals
with intellectual and other disabilities. We aim to provide a holistic
service from birth to adulthood including Early Services, Residential
and Respite care, and a wide range of Clinical Services. The
successful candidate will work as a member of the multidisciplinary
team and enjoy a high level of professional support.
JOB ROLE:
* To support the adults in our day service by providing the
opportunities to develop and grow through a range of different aspects
of their life.
* Assist in the development of individual personal plans for each
person to ensure the delivery of effective, high quality services.
* Encourage independence through choosing and pursuing own
interests.
* Showcase the potential and creativity of adults with special
needs.
* Facilitate enjoyable activities to foster confidence and encourage
creativity.
* To assist in the teaching of life skills, cooking, budgeting.
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to
develop meaningful roles in their communities.
* Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and
occupational programmes.
* Facilitate and implement a person centred service appropriate to
the needs, wishes and requirements of each individual.
* Reports to: Day Services Manager
ESSENTIAL:
* SOCIAL CARE WORKERS - Graduate QQI LEVEL 7 BA in Applied Social
Studies, Social Care or equivalent.
* An interest in working with individuals that have Intellectual
Disabilities and Autism
* Person-centred approach
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of
a team.
* Flexibility and reliability.
* Knowledge of New Directions Regulations and National Standards for
persons with disabilities.
* Full driving license and willing to drive company vehicles
DESIRABLE:
* Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge.
* Experience of working in a day services environment.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
We love to see our team members grow and develop in their careers.
That?s why we support our social care staff to attend professional
training & development as required to maintain a high level of
service.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** or call Debbie Carr on
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** (EXT. **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**) for details.
Closing Date: 5pm Friday August **Apply on the website**st **Apply on
the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
