Social Care Worker - Dublin

Social Care Worker - Dublin, Ireland

Attuned Programmes Ireland

www.attunedprogrammes.ie

Social Care Worker

Dublin, Ireland

Attuned Programmes Ireland is an organisation responding to the needs of children and their families through community-based supports and services. Due to expansion we are currently recruiting for Social Care Worker's to join our Outreach & Community Based Service within Dublin and its surrounding areas.

We are currently recruiting Full-time, Part-time and Relief Social Care Worker's. Our aim is to support families and individuals where they are at, by identifying and navigating towards positive outcomes in a safe and respectful manner.

General Job Description

• Provide individualised support to service users on a one-to-one basis or as part of a small team, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Deliver services using a holistic and person-centred approach, ensuring that all support reflects each individual's care plan and personal goals.
• Work within the community, supporting service users to participate in daily activities and maintain social inclusion.
• Carry out a range of support services, including but not limited to:
• Outreach and community integration
• School transport assistance
• Family access supervision
• Supporting individuals with daily living needs such as personal care, meals, appointments, and social activities
• Follow and implement care plans, working on your own initiative while maintaining regular communication with your line manager.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and codes of practice at all times to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and empowering environment for all individuals supported by the service.

Requirements

The successful Social Care Workers will be dedicated and highly motivated; they will already possess high levels of competence and be able to demonstrate this through their qualification and experience in meeting regulatory requirements, best practice standards and ultimately an understanding of the varied needs of the individuals we support.

• Must have a minimum QQI LEVEL 7 qualification in Health Care OR  Social Care relevant equivalency.

OR

• Be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board maintained at CORU
• Proficient communication skills, IT skills, report writing and planning skills.
• This post is subject to Garda clearance.
• A full driving licence is essential.
• Candidates must have a deep commitment to everyone's rights and protection and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
• Legal right to work in Ireland without restriction.

Benefits

• High quality training programme.
• Access to an education support fund.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24 hour on call support.
• Efficient communication from the management team.
• Access to additional training.
• On going supervision and mentoring from an experienced team.
• Continuous professional development.
• Supportive team environments.
• Work-life balance culture.
• Positive and inclusive workplace.
• Person centred approach.

Acceptable qualifications:

• BA (Ord) in Social Care Practice (Level 7)
• The National Diploma in Childcare awarded by HETAC V0.2.1 2.
• The National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies awarded by HETAC.
• The Diploma in Social Care awarded by HETAC.
• The Diploma in Applied Social Studies / Social Care
• National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), the Open Training College (HETAC Accredited)
• Youth and Community Work qualification
• BA(Hons) Youth and Community Development
• BA (Hons) Psychology
• BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• Professional Qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
• Disability Diploma (Primary Degree).
• Degree in Social Science

Job Types: Permanent, Full -time, Part-Time, Ad-Hoc

Salary: Competitive, Up to €17.50 per hour DOE