Our Mission Statement: Embracing Ability, Enriching Lives
Our Vision: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Supports, Engaged Stakeholders
Our Values: Rights, Respect, Care, Community, Trust
About Us
St. Aidan's Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan's Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is embedded throughout the organisation.
Job Details
Social Care Worker
As part of the development of our new residential services, we are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative and committed to supporting individuals to live meaningful and self-directed lives. Candidates must be person-centred, compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality supports that promote rights, dignity, inclusion and independence.
As a Social Care Worker, you will work in partnership with individuals supported by the service to provide professional, person-centred and rights-based supports that are informed by each individual's will and preferences, strengths, abilities, needs and aspirations. You will support individuals to achieve their personal goals, maximise independence, develop meaningful relationships and participate fully in their communities.
The successful candidate will promote positive outcomes for individuals through the delivery of safe, high-quality supports and will work collaboratively with colleagues, families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individuals are supported to live meaningful and fulfilling lives within their home and local community.
This is a full-time position. Contracts are with the service.
St. Aidan's Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Excellent pay rates
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Free Garda Vetting.
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Comprehensive induction training and ongoing in-house professional development.
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Generous days annual leave (pro-rata)
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Defined contribution pension scheme.
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Sick leave payment
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Opportunities for career progression.
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Employee discounts in St. Aidan's Garden Centre
. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive and subject to eligibility/conditions.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Professional Social Care Practice
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Person-Centred Planning and Outcome-Focused Supports
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Rights, Advocacy and Supported Decision-Making
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Health, Wellbeing and Personal Development
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Positive Behaviour Support
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Safeguarding and Protection
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Documentation, Quality and Professional Accountability
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Communication, Team Working and Collaborative Practice
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Professional Development and Reflective Practice
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Health, Safety and Risk Management
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General Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Hold a Degree in Social Care or foreign equivalent qualification (validated by QQI).
Be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker or be in the process of obtaining CORU registration.
A minimum of six months post-qualification experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex support needs is desirable.
Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles.
Hold valid work authorisation for Ireland.
Be proficient in both oral and written English language.
Skills & Attributes
Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Proficient in record keeping and report writing.
Ability to support person-centred and rights-based practice.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, accountability and professional boundaries.
Resilience, empathy and a positive approach to supporting individuals.
Flexible approach to service provision.
Excellent standard of English, both written and oral.
Computer literate.
To Apply: Email your CV and cover letter referencing the Job Ref No.
Short listing of candidates will apply
A panel may be formed from this campaign from which further vacancies which may arise will be filled.
St. Aidan's Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
