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Care Staff Day Services SC031
Stewarts Care —Dublin, County Dublin
- €34,536–€47,954 a year
- Every weekend
- Microsoft Office
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Social Care Leader Full-Time
Sherrard House —Dublin, County Dublin
- €56,351–€65,807 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Sick pay
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Part-Time Early Years Educator/ Part-Time AIMS Support
Daughters of Charity Community Services —DUBLIN 1, County Dublin
- €15.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance program
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Night Support Worker - Dublin
Depaul —Dublin, County Dublin
- €37,631.00–€37,631.88 a year
- Night shift
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Social Care Worker
Sunbeam House Services —Bray, County Wicklow
- €41,260–€57,789 a year
- Part-time
- Cooking
- No degree
Front of House Support Team
Pizza Express —Dublin, County Dublin
- €13.00–€15.48 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Referral programme
Person Centred Care Assistant
Cheeverstown House —Kill, County Kildare
- Part-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
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3d
Afterschool Worker
YMCA Dublin —Dublin, County Dublin
- €15.40 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Care Assistants – Upcoming Opportunities
Prosper Fingal —Dublin, County Dublin
- €32,479–€46,963 a year
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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1d
Social Care Worker
Avista —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- Full-time
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Residential Social Care Workers – Residential Services (Maternity Leav...
Prosper Fingal —Dublin, County Dublin
- €39,100–€56,349 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER PRACTITIONER
Avista —Dublin, County Dublin
- €62,675–€80,716 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
13d
Case Management Worker - Own Door, Dublin
Depaul —Dublin, County Dublin
- €39,872.09 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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8h
Night Project Worker Closing Date: 20.07.26
Crosscare —Dublin, County Dublin
- €39,625–€49,205 a year
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Social Care Worker Day Services -SC24-043
Stewarts Care —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Senior Bartender - The Old Orchard (4 Day Work Week)
The Old Orchard —South Dublin, County Dublin
- €18–€20 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- English
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8d
Social Care Waking Staff/Night Duty
Sherrard House —DUBLIN 1, County Dublin
- €19.00–€21.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Employee assistance program
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Social Care Workers - Blackrock
Cheshire Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,944.89–€53,672.73 a year
- No degree
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
Carer Responder
Contact Care —Dublin, County Dublin
- €30,000–€35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
Home Care Assistant Dublin
Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care Association —DUBLIN 1, County Dublin
- €14.14–€25.40 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Driving
- Employee assistance program

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Care Staff Day Services SC031

Stewarts Care -
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

€34,536–€47,954 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Level 5 in Healthcare Support
Leadership
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Applications are invited for the above position.

Positions are based in West and South Dublin, Kildare and Meath. .

The Organisation:

Stewarts is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive community-based services to people with an intellectual disability. We support people with a wide range of support needs across residential settings, day services, supported independent living, job advocacy and vocational training.

Purpose of the Post:

The role and responsibility of Care Staff includes the following: to train, provide support and encourage service users to participate fully in their work, activation, training and education programmes.

The Care Staff is a member of the Day Services Department and will deliver care in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties

Assist Team Members in the delivery of appropriate services to those attending Day Services, having due regard for their safety and the safety of others, both on and off the premises, including outdoor activities.

Support service users in conjunction with Person Centred Planning (PCP) to set personal goals develop and carry out a plan to achieve these goals.

Listen to their wishes and support them to advocate for themselves, while encouraging them to take responsibility for decisions in their day to day lives.

Support the service user to carry out a swimming programme, which will include entering the pool.

Act as a key worker for the service user. (A member of staff appointed to assist and support individuals to achieve their goals. The keyworker is the central point of contact for the individual and for families).

Personal assistance for service users in the areas of personal needs including Intimate care.

Work as part of a team in contributing to the design and further development of the Day Services Programme in line with New Directions.

Have responsibility for running various aspects of the day programme and recording activities on the electronic information management system.

Responsibility of the development of individualised programme of activity for service users.

Use a flexible approach to help meet service users’ individual needs.

Attend and participate creatively in team meetings.

Maintaining record systems in accordance with Adult Services policies.

Maintain a code of confidentiality and discretion in all dealings with service users, families and staff.

Driving duties as required, to support the needs of service users. Individuals who are willing to drive will be given preference.
Escort duties to transport service users to and from home each morning and evening as required.

Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Education and Training

Partake in career and personal development planning.

Maintain own professional development and competence.

Actively participate in induction, supervision, mentoring, appraisal, reflection and be open to reflective practice.

Attend mandatory training programmes as directed by Stewarts Care.

Quality and Risk, Health and Safety Management

Participate in any quality improvement projects and change initiatives which may be introduced.

Follow and adhere to all risk-related guidelines as stipulated by Risk Management.

Ensure the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to all organisational stakeholders.

Maintain appropriate service user record details and statistics in accordance with organisational and departmental guidelines, along with the Freedom of Information Act.

Comply with and contribute to the development of relevant organisational policies, legislation and professional policies, guidelines and requirements to ensure safe practice and high standards of delivery service.

Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.

Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role.

Follow and adhere to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse National Policy and the Organisations Safeguarding procedures.

Escort duties to transport service users to and from home each morning and evening as required.

Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Education and Training

Partake in career and personal development planning.

Maintain own professional development and competence.

Actively participate in induction, supervision, mentoring, appraisal, reflection and be open to reflective practice.

Attend mandatory training programmes as directed by Stewarts Care.

Quality and Risk, Health and Safety Management

Participate in any quality improvement projects and change initiatives which may be introduced.

Follow and adhere to all risk-related guidelines as stipulated by Risk Management.

Ensure the highest level of confidentiality pertaining to all organisational stakeholders.

Maintain appropriate service user record details and statistics in accordance with organisational and departmental guidelines, along with the Freedom of Information Act.

Comply with and contribute to the development of relevant organisational policies, legislation and professional policies, guidelines and requirements to ensure safe practice and high standards of delivery service.

Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.

Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role.

Follow and adhere to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse National Policy and the Organisations Safeguarding procedures.

Administration

Responsibility for daily administration duties.

Positive representation of the Day Services department through effective communication and engagement with other disciplines.

Compliance with Stewarts Care HR policies with respect to all types of leave, to ensure the Day Services department needs are met.

Compliance with Health and Safety regulations within the workplace at all times.

Compliance with all relevant statutory local and organisational regulations and policies at all times.

Maintain appropriate service user records and comply with department policies regarding clinical documentation practices.

Contribute to implementing and achieving KPIs as agreed by the Line Manager.

Competencies, Skills and Knowledge

Candidates must demonstrate sufficient competence and professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Education and Skills

Minimum QQI Level 5 (Healthcare Support) or SKILL-VEC Level 5.
One year’s experience working in the area of disability is preferable.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Knowledge of New Directions Guidelines and Interim Standards.
Flexibility to work in all areas of Day Services.
Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
Flexible, responsible and mature approach to work.
Creativity (e.g. in using community resources, problem solving, dealing with service user needs).
Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.
Full clean driving license is desirable.

Organisational and Role Specific Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of the services provided by the organisation.
Knowledge of the organisational structure and functions.
Awareness of the organisation’s Strategic Plan 2016-2019.
Knowledge of HIQA, the Health Act 2007- 2013, Progressing Disability Services for children and young people, New Directions & Mental Health in Intellectual disability.

Communication

Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Understanding the importance of the MDT in the provision of care and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
Ability to engage and negotiate with relevant stakeholders in the best interests of service users.
Proficient in Microsoft suite and strong ICT skills relevant to the role.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Leadership

Ability to prioritise and organise tasks within a dynamic and changing environment.
Resilience, positive attitude and openness to change.
Displays high personal standards, gives and receives feedback.

Planning and Organising

Effectively deal with a wide range of information sources, investigating all relevant issues.
Draws accurate conclusions and makes balanced and fair recommendations backed up with evidence.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to implementing and achieving KPIs as agreed by the Line Manager.

Terms and Conditions of Employment Care Staff, Day Services – Stewarts Care

Remuneration

Current Salary Scale: €34,536- €47,954 incl LSI (Care Assistant Intellectual Disability Scale).

Salary is paid monthly (16th unless when 16th falls on Saturday or Sunday you are paid on the Friday prior to the 16th) by

direct credit transfer into any Bank or Building Society of your choice where the paypath system operates.

Salaries and increments are paid in accordance with DOH Salary Scales.

Annual leave

171.6 hours per annum

Working week

The hours allocated to this post are 39 hours exclusive of lunch breaks.

The allocation of these hours will be at the discretion of the Director of Care and in accordance with the needs of the service.

Probation

All employees will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months, with an extension if required to 9 months.

This probationary period applies to all employees irrespective of their role or type of role.

Garda Vetting

Stewarts Care will carry out Garda vetting on all new employees. An employee will not take up employment with the organisation until

the Garda Vetting process has been completed, and the organisation is satisfied that such an appointment does not pose a risk to the service users and employees.

References

Stewarts Care will seek up to three written references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisation with which the candidate has been associated.

Stewarts Care reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.

How to apply

Email a copy of your CV to [email protected] listing the Role Reference (SC031) in the subject of your email.

Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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