Social Care Worker
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for a Permanent Social Care Worker role on full time or part time contract (full time 156 hours per 4 weeks or part time 120 hours per 4 weeks)
To be considered for this position candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted to CORU pending registration.
Salary €40,851 to €57,217
The Social Care Worker supports individuals in all areas of daily life, with a primary focus on promoting independence, skill development, and personal ability. Operating in both home and day service settings, they provide practical assistance while helping service users develop and achieve their person-centred plans. By fostering inclusive and creative community participation, they empower individuals to make informed choices, explore new experiences, and reach their full potential.
Who We Are:
WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.
WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is funded by the Health Service Executive.
Hours of Work:
Full Time 156 hours per 4 weeks or Part Time 120 hours per 4 weeks
What We Offer:
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Company Pension
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Death-in-Service Benefit
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Continuous Professional Development
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
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Bike to Work Scheme
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23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
Essential Requirements:
Qualifications;
Applications will be considered from candidates who have the following minimum qualification
Hold a minimum level 7 qualification in a recognised qualification-Social Care/Social Care Practice/Applied Social Studies
CORU registration or registration application pending
Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
Applicants must have the right to work and live in Ireland.
Full Driving Licence essential
Experience and Personal Attributes;
The successful applicants will have.
2+ years experience working with people with an intellectual disability in a position of responsibility
Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge.
Experience of supporting people to actively engage in their community.
Experience of identifying new opportunities for service users.
A positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities based on understanding their rights and needs.
Experience of delivering a service in line with Standards for New Directions.
The capacity to plan, implement and evaluate care plans, risk assessments and personal development plan programmes as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the written and verbal reporting of general and individual programmes.
Possess good organisational skills with the ability to support individuals to access activities and roles in the community.
Have a positive attitude.
Principal Responsibilities of the Position;
The position requires a high degree of understanding and commitment to the individuals availing of our services and to the WIDA ethos.
A positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability is a prerequisite, thus enabling them to have a positive fulfilling lifestyle. Each person with an intellectual disability must be treated as an individual, at all times acknowledging their personal dignity, according them their full rights and privileges.
All members of WIDA staff are obliged to ensure that the person/s we support have good, meaningful and inclusive lives.
Employees are responsible to ensure that the vision statement of the WIDA is promoted and actively implemented.
Duties & Responsibilities-Social Care Worker
Take a lead role in the co-ordination, development and implementation of individual plans in order to meet the aspirations and goals of each person you support. These plans must be reviewed on a regular basis and a minimum of twice a year.
Undertake the role and responsibilities or delegated responsibilities of the Team Leader/Deputy Team Leader in line with legislative and regulatory requirements and New Directions.
Be responsible for all aspects of risk management within work location.
Assist the individual in the taking of their medication while at all times being in compliance with the Medication Management Policy.
Ensure the welfare and well-being of all individuals who avail of our service.
Facilitate and implement a Person Centred service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of the individual. The multidisciplinary team may be consulted where required.
Foster a good relationship with the individual, parents of the individual, staff, volunteers and visitors, by at all times behaving in a professional manner.
Ensure the one to one reviews are completed annually. Optimise the review so as to have a good work plan process for continual improvement and growth.
Ensure new concepts, innovations and ideas are developed in consultation with the team and Management and to take on board the necessary changes in line with these.
Encourage and support community inclusion and foster positive links with other agencies and services.
Carry out driving duties as required in WIDA vehicles.
Work with individuals in a way that promotes their equality, dignity, diversity and rights.
Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal development, personal care while adhering to safe practices at all times.
Support individuals to identify their future aspirations and current support needs and consider how these can be met. Support individuals to have valued roles which facilitate them to contribute in a positive way in their local community.
Promote advocacy through listening to the individuals wishes and assist them by advocating on their behalf and to access the self-advocacy groups and the Independent Advocacy Service.
Hold individual planning meetings and circles of support meetings to ensure that decisions are arrived at in a spirit of co-operation and to ensure that each individual's voice is heard in the decision making process.
Ensure that the working file is kept in line with the Files and Record Keeping Policy.
Ensure that supports are utilised in a way that facilitates individuals to participate in educational and recreational activities of their choice.
Ensure compliance with New Directions.
Ensure all necessary reports and notifiable events are communicated to WIDA Management.
As required assist individuals with budgeting, banking and management of their personal finances, ensuring individuals monies are accounted for and recorded as appropriate.
Ensure the service you are providing is reviewed with your manager to ensure it is working well and within budget.
Other Duties and Tasks:
Ensure the general condition of the home/workplace and garden is kept to a high standard and that all maintenance, internally and externally is carried out in a timely manner.
Attend all training that is offered to you, so that you fully understand and work with all the procedures and guidelines within the organisation.
It is your duty to report any concerns you have for the safety and welfare of the clients of the WIDA to your Manager immediately in line with legislative and best practice obligations.
An essential requirement of the position is a commitment to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside normal working hours.
Health & Safety Duties and Responsibilities:
Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees' obligations as set out under current legislation. Ensure that the procedures set out in the Safety Statement are implemented at all times. Become familiar with and practise fire drill procedures within places of work,
Promote safety in all environments for individuals supported by our Services and employees in line with the WIDA Health and Safety Statement.
Ensure that all recommendations from fire inspections/audits are followed up on.
Report all accidents to your line manager immediately as they occur.
Comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use and regular maintenance of all aids and appliances used within the houses/places of work.
As the duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the Service, staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, and a willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to their work. Staff are expected to perform such other duties as may be assigned, which may also involve working in different WIDA locations in Waterford. The context and requirements of this post may change as the organisation and the care requirements develop.
