Community Support Worker (Social Care Worker - Kilcoole & Bray)

We are currently recruiting for

Community Support Worker (Social Care Worker)

Kilcoole & Bray

80 hrs per month

Specified Purpose Part-Time

Job Reference Number: Le.Sa.So-WH01.181124

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Community Support Worker to join our day services in Bray & Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. As a CSW, 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 day shifts Monday to Friday.

Applicants must have:

• 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
• Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
• Excellent IT and report writing skills
• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles
• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day work period
• Training in Buccal is preferred

Requirement: Applicant must hold a minimum QQI Level 7 in 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
• To drive the unit vehicle for collections and drop off’s which is shared between the team

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.

To Apply: E-mail your CV and cover letter stating how many hours you are applying for to careers@sunbeam.ie

For further information please check out our website http://sunbeam.ie/careers

Short listing of candidates will apply.
Closing Date for receipt of applications: 25th of November 2024

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Types: Part-time, Specified-purpose

Pay: €38,451.00-€54,445.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/11/2024
Reference ID: Le.Sa.So-WH01.181124