Community Support Worker (Social Care Worker)

Job Ref: VV-OC01.291124

We are currently recruiting for a

Community Support Worker (Social Care Worker) in

Valleyview, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow

Permanent Full Time 169hrs per month

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Community Support Worker to join our Residential Services in, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. As a Community Support Worker, 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, evening and night shifts, weekends and unsociable hours.

Applicants must have:

· A valid work permit and be available to start in January 2025 (NB We do not offer sponsorship)

One year’s post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability

· A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards

· Experience of working alone in a one to one environment as well as experience of teamwork

· Experience of dealing with behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports

· CPI experience

· Experience of teaching skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence skills

· Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions

· Experience in alternative communications

· Excellent organisation and communication skills

· Experience of creative problem-solving techniques

· Enthusiasm, energy and creativity

· Have the ability to deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner

· Excellent IT and report writing skills

· Hold a full driving licence and have access to own transport

· Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period

Requirement: Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in the area of Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)

Key Responsibilities:

· 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 confidence

Salary Scale:Successful candidates will be paid as per the consolidated pay up to & including Point 8 of Scale Social Care Worker MHA.

To Apply: E-mail your CV and cover letter referencing the Job Ref no. to careers@sunbeam.ie

Short listing of candidates will apply

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 12th December 2025

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €38,951.00-€54,989.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2024
Reference ID: VV-OC01.291124
Expected start date: 15/01/2025