Social Care Worker

We currently have an exciting Permanent Part\-time (132 hours per month) opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker to join our service in Bray, Co. Wicklow. As a SCW, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes, to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in the community. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.

Parknasilla is a residential service that provides support to 4 adults, some who require a mix of high\-level support and some who are more independent. It is a large house located in Bray town centre close to shops cafes and public transport. Both Day Shifts and Night Shifts are available, and you will be working in a supportive culture and joining a team with a strong blend of experience, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Applicants must have:

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.


• A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team.


• A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards


• Excellent organisation and communication skills


• Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity


• Excellent IT and report writing skills.


• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles.


• Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.


• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven\-day work period.


• Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions.

• One Years post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability.


• Experience of working alone in a one\-to\-one environment as well as experience of teamwork.


• Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports.


• CPI experience and working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviors.


• Experience in alternative communications


• Experience of creative problem\-solving techniques

• To facilitate and implement a person\-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals


• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy.


• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities.


• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care


• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning \& building

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)


• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU

• Hold a CORU\-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)

• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)

We want to hear about youyour experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.

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