Social Care Worker/ Support Worker - Senior Position

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Orchard Community Care, Sansheen House, 46 Wolfe Tone Street, Co. Sligo, F91 KX30

Co. Leitrim ,
Co. Roscommon ,
Co. Mayo ,
Co. Galway ,
Co. Limerick ,
Co. Longford ,
Co. Kerry ,
Co. Waterford ,
Co. Laois ,
Co. Carlow ,
  1. 2708625793457;-8.48160076141357;Orchard Community Care , Sansheen House , 46 Wolfe Tone Street , Co. Sligo , F91 KX30
  2. 0931243896484;-8.01817226409912;Co. Leitrim ,
  3. 7212715148926;-8.24694061279297;Co. Roscommon ,
  4. 8975830078125;-9.28094577789307;Co. Mayo ,
  5. 3278045654297;-8.94186973571777;Co. Galway ,
  6. 5732002258301;-8.70077610015869;Co. Limerick ,
  7. 7198257446289;-7.73833894729614;Co. Longford ,
  8. 185619354248;-9.71224021911621;Co. Kerry ,
  9. 1897354125977;-7.33480310440063;Co. Waterford ,
  10. 005931854248;-7.28869819641113;Co. Laois ,
  11. 7765350341797;-6.85794878005981;Co. Carlow ,

Orchard Community Care are looking for empathetic, motivated and caring Social Care Workers to work in our residential and day services in Sligo, Longford, Roscommon, Leitrim, Mayo, Galway, Limerick, Kerry, Waterford, Laois, Carlow

Orchard Community Care has a number of opportunities for permanent-full time Social Care Workers/Senior Support Workers, working a minimum of 39 hours per week, 48 on average. Guaranteed minimum hourly rate of €16.77 per hour.

Our residential services support children and adults with significant and complex additional needs. Working with families and the community, we support our service users to build their independence and resilience. Our residential services are a 24-hour service and as such working hours will include days, nights and weekends to include 12 & 24 hour shifts.

At Orchard Community Care we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following: Excellent rates of pay and fortnightly pay periods.

Comprehensive induction training programmes.
Excellent career progression opportunities.
Free in-house training
EAP
Bike to Work Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
Compassionate Leave
Income Protection

Flexible Working Patterns

Main responsibilities of the role:

The Social Care Worker is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them. The Social Care Worker is required to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in within a Residential Services providing a service to service user in line with HIQA regulations & standards.

Ensure delivery of a high standard of care

Assist with the child/adults’ activities and care as assigned by the

Manager and as indicated in the person’s Integrated Care Plan.

Encourage recognition of the child/adult as an individual ensuring

that they and their family’s needs and comforts are given priority.

Essential Requirement:
QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts or higher above in a relevant area; eg Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community etc.
Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar environment supporting adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Full driving license-eligible to drive in Ireland
Orchard Community Care, 46 Wolfe Tone Street Sligo, Ireland, F91KX30
Orchard Residential Care, 9 Upr John Street, Sligo, Ireland, F91EK28
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