Social Care Worker

Saint John of God Community Services Liffey Services supports individuals with intellectual disabilities to be active participants within the community. St John of God Liffey Services invites applications for Social Care Workers based in our community residential services within the Dublin area to provide support to individuals with an intellectual disability.

Social Care Workers - Residential/Respite Services

Permanent Full Time x 2, Permanent Part-time x .5

(Ref: DUBRES023&DUBRES093-NOV2024)

Suitably candidates must have:

HETAC/Dublin Institute of Technology National Diploma in Child Care/HETAC/Dublin,Institute of Technology in Applied Social Care Studies/DIT

Diploma in Social Care/Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care/Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies. Must be

eligible to register with CORU.

Other relevant third level social/healthcare qualification may be considered depending on your experience and correlation with National qualification

requirements

Have experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability and must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the health, social and

emotional needs of these individuals

Commitment to deliver all aspects of care and support through a person centred approach.

Knowledge and understanding of HIQA Standards & other relevant legislative requirements.

Demonstrate a commitment to carry out duties with initiative, motivation and enthusiasm.

Show an excellent understanding of meeting the health & social care needs of residents in a community based setting.

Up to date knowledge of best practice in the field of health and social care and an ability to implement this

Excellent communication skills both written non-verbal and verbal.

Flexible in all aspects of work.

An understanding of the values and ethos of the organisation and a commitment to implementing these.

An ability to support residents to achieve their full potential and independence in all aspects of their lives

Demonstrate a commitment to promoting the rights of people with disabilities.

Full clean manual driving licence and willingness to drive as part of role is essential

If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies and experience to bring to this role, please apply by forwarding a cover letter and CV (including written explanation for any gaps in employment through the following link

https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/social-care-worker-91ea0

(Please include the post reference number in the subject line of your application: (Ref: DUBRES023&DUBRES093-NOV2024)

Full Job Description available from the HR Department

Closing date: 11th December 2024

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted.

Saint John of God Community Services Clg is an equal opportunities employer