Social Care Worker
SOS Kilkenny offers a unique working environment, excellent training and career opportunities and a supportive workplace. SOS Kilkenny promotes a culture of quality, pride and innovation, all of which contributes to SOS Kilkenny's future mission.
Job Title: Social Care Worker in Residential Services Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
Contract Type: Opportunities available for Full Time and Part Time positions.
Location: Kilkenny Residential Locations.
Hours: Full & Part Time
Shift, Evening, Overnights and Weekend availability are required in these positions.
Reporting to: Residential Manager.
Role:
- Responsibilities to work as part of a team to assist the people we support to lead a full life as contributing members in their own communities.
- Work as part of the team with the line manager in ensuring that service objectives are met and reviewed so as to maintain, improve and develop the service.
- Promote resident involvement, consultation and participation.
- To manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents.
- To support residents to have an enjoyable and fulfilling home life.
Education & Training:
- A minimum of QQI Level 7 Degree in Applied Social Studies in Social Care / Social Care Practice / Social Care Work / Professional Social Care
Experience:
- Working with individuals with intellectual disability/complex needs a distinct advantage.
- Experience in delivering low arousal approaches in a person centered environment.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Awareness of key worker role & philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
- Knowledge of Health Act 2007, HIQA and National Standards.
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders in particular service users.
- Computer literacy.
Competencies & Values:
- Human Rights Based Approach.
- Resilience, positive attitude and openness to change.
- Effective communication and working relationships.
- Planning and organizing.
- Innovation, creativity and problem solving.
Additional Requirements:
- Full Driving License is essential.
Hours:
- Shift, Evening, Overnights and Weekend availability are required in these positions.
- 24 Days Annual Leave
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Maternity Leave
- Study Assistance Scheme
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Wellness Program
- Savings Scheme
- Continual Professional Development opportunities
