Social Care Assistant - Full Time (Permanent)
Are you fed up with traveling from client to client?
Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children?
Do you spend a lot of your working day dealing with traffic?
Do your expenses not cover the wear and tear of your own personal car?
Salary ranges €35,000-€55,000 DOE
Here at Lotus Care we are offering real, full-time contracts, guarantee a 42hr week, at the same location.
Benefits
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One set work location and guaranteed hours
- Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
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Ongoing mentoring and support
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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Employee of the Month Scheme
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Company events
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Free onsite parking
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CPD support
Role Overview
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Reporting to: Person in Charge
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Contract Type: Full-time
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Working Week: Average of 42 hours a week, (day and waking night shifts required
Location of Work: Athlone Region
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Role Responsibilities
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Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
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Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
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Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
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Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
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Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
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Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
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Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
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Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
Essential Requirements
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Minimum Level 5 qualification in Social or Health Care Studies
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Hold a full Irish driving license (to drive a company car, when required)
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Prior experience in social care or healthcare desirable but not essential
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Working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
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Excellent English essential (verbal and written skills)
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Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
