"Enabling people with an intellectual disability to have full and meaningful lives through quality person-centred services in partnership with families"
The Organisation:
Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA).
We provide a wide range of person-centred services, including Supported Living, respite and day services, to almost 400 adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.
Purpose of the Post:
We are recruiting Social Care Workers for our community houses to join our team. We have permanent contracts, along with full-time and part-time hours. The role of the Social Care Worker is to ensure a high-quality standard of care and support to all the people we support, and to ensure high-quality support.
Person Specification:
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Have proven organisational, leadership, effective communication, interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to influence others
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Have a comprehensive ability to communicate, liaise and coordinate with MDT, families, colleagues and other agencies, both verbally and in writing.
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A passion for promoting and empowering those you support in a person-centred approach, which will also encompass community inclusion and individualised support.
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Experience in staff supervision
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Ability to use own initiative in service provision
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Fully flexible in working hours and location to meet the requirements of the service.
Essential Criteria:
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Applicants must possess a CORU-approved qualification at NFQ Level 7 or above in Social Care / Applied Social Studies and/or be currently registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
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A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award.
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An enthusiastic, motivated professional who displays a person-centred approach and a sustained commitment to supporting the individual and promoting community inclusion.
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Possess a proven ability to work on one's own initiative.
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Previous experience in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
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Possess a good knowledge of HIQA regulations.
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Strong commitment to increasing opportunities for people to become valued contributing members of their local community and to live their best life.
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Eligible to work in Ireland.
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Full Clean driving licence.
Desirable Criteria:
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Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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Good IT and administrative skills.
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Experience in Staff Supervisions
Induction is provisionally scheduled to commence on 13th July or 10th August.
Please note: All job offers are subject to two successful references, qualifications, ongoing Garda Vetting, completion of mandatory training both online & onsite, and a satisfactory pre-employment medical.
Salary will be paid at the Social Care worker scale on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales, depending on qualifications and experience.
Cheeverstown is an equal opportunity employer.
