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Social Care Worker (Mainstream)

Social Care Worker (Mainstream)

TerraGlenWestmeath, County Westmeath, IE
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Quick Apply
Job description

TerraGlen is devoted to working in partnership with young people, their families, representatives and others to deliver a specialist, person centred and outcome focused service for individuals with disabilities.

All staff employed by TerraGlen are expected to :

  • Work within the context of TerraGlen's Vision, Mission Statement and Philosophy.
  • Work to progress their professional development in line with TerraGlen proficiency model.
  • Recognise that each individual is unique and work in consultation with them to enhance their strengths and further enhance their quality of life.
  • Adhere to TerraGlen's Code of practice, confidentiality, code of conduct and to display a high standard of professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high quality care and assistance to residents as per their Individual care plans and instructions by the Centre Management.
  • To ensure that the main principles of the National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential and equality and diversity) are reflected within the service provided.
  • To advise the Social Care Manager of any changes in the young people's needs
  • To support young people in accessing information, in an appropriate format, allowing them to make informed choices.
  • To be responsible for ensuring that the young people's care plans and placement plans are implemented through practice.
  • To support young people and staff to be aware of all aspects of safety.
  • To liaise with Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader and staff on issues relating to the centre.
  • To set and demonstrate good standards of work practice.
  • To adhere and implement policies and procedures of the company.
  • To attend training as required and pertinent to the centre.
  • To be accountable for your own actions and personal and professional development.
  • To attend and partake in professional supervision.
  • To work positively with family members and other professionals.
  • Any other duties as reasonably requested by your line manager or senior manager relevant to the key responsibilities of the post.
  • Qualifications

  • A minimum Level 7, preferably in Applied Social Care
  • A minimum Level 7 in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences or Youth and Community Work are qualifications that will also be considered
  • A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of social care
  • Full Driving License
  • Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification
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