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Job Description
Camphill Communities of Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker to join their team.
Summary: We are looking for a highly responsible and reliable individual to work with people with intellectual disabilities, providing person-centred support and promoting their autonomy and independence.
Job Description: Key Responsibilities: • Respect each person as an equal citizen and uphold their human, legal, and constitutional rights. • Facilitate and encourage choice and decision-making skills, self-advocacy, and participation in advocacy. • Enable individuals to pursue their hobbies and interests and foster self-help and social skills. • Facilitate participation in community activities and ensure a person-centred approach to service delivery. • Act as a Key Worker for specific individuals, developing and implementing person-centred plans. • Coordinate medical appointments, ensure a healthy diet, and develop training and leisure activities. • Foster a homely and supportive environment, ensuring the physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals. • Maintain accurate records, ensure confidentiality, and adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate the house team, ensuring adequate cover for residents' support and organise schedules as required. • Contribute to the team, providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults. Requirements: • Hold a minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Health or Social Care. • Have 1 year's experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities. • An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, proficient IT skills, and a full driver's licence. What We Offer: • Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums • Career progression opportunities • Work/life balance • Paid annual leave • Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling • Death in Service Benefit • Paid mandatory training • Paid travel expenses