We currently have an exciting opportunity for qualified Social Care Workers to join a leading Intellectual Disability and Mainstream Children's service based in Ballyconnell, County Cavan. Applicants must have:
Minimum. QQI Level 7/8 Social Care degree essential
Current TCI training is desirable
Experience working with persons with an Intellectual Disability or children in mainstream services
Knowledge and experience of the residential, social and recreational needs of persons with an Intellectual Disability or children in mainstream services
Knowledge and experience of advocacy and individual personal plans/person centred planning.
A full clean driving license is essential for this role.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Eligible to work in Ireland
Must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting
Key Responsibilities:
To facilitate and implement a person-centred 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
Desirable:
Post qualification experience of working with adults/children.
Experience of working alone in a one to one environment as well as experience of teamwork.
Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports.
Working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviours.
Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
Full job description and client disclosure will be given at interview stage For more information on the role, please apply with an updated CV INDC Job Type: Permanent Pay: €32,225.00-€37,788.00 per year Application question(s):
Do you have a Full clean driving license?
Do you hold a QQI level 7 Social Care qualification or similar?
Do you hold current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training?