Locum Social Care Workers

St. Joseph's Foundation is a voluntary organisation providing comprehensive services for people with intellectual disabilities. Founded in 1968 the Foundation has grown through continuously responding to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

We are looking for enthusiastic Locum Social Care Workers (SCW's) to join our team and provide high-quality care across the Foundation. You will help cover staff annual leave and sickness, ensuring continuity of excellent patient care.

This flexible position allows you to choose your own working hours while still benefiting from annual pay increments and the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of healthcare settings.

Scale from €19.73 to €26.38 per hour plus premiums at 25% Nights and 100% Sun/Phols

Paid training - we pay you while you attend free, high-quality training.

Pension contribution - we invest 6.35% of every euro you earn into your pension fund.

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and work-life balance.

Career development opportunities within a supportive and inclusive team.

Requirement:

• A HETAC-accredited Diploma/Degree in Social Care, or a qualification in Nursing (RNID), or eligibility for CORU registration under the standards of proficiency (www.coru.ie/social-care-workers)
• Experience working with adults or children with intellectual disabilities
• A full driver's license (Desirable)

Informal enquiries to Catherine O'Connell (Head of Client Services) - 063-89252

Responsibilities:

• Care for the day to day needs of the residents in compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults) with disabilities) regulations 2013 and the Provision of the Childcare Act 1991 and all relevant regulations and standards that apply to Children in care.
• To establish and maintain relationships with the residents which are based on respect and equality and promote their independence. Physical care - helping those that require assistance in such tasks as dressing, washing, etc.
• Teaching daily living & social skills to the residents
• Assist residents with budgeting, banking and management of their personal finances ensuring individual's monies are accounted for and recorded as appropriate.
• Facilitating residents to use their leisure time tailored to their needs, with an emphasis on community integration.
• Housekeeping - cooking, shopping, cleaning, looking after each resident's clothes and effects and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness within the residence. As far as possible the residents will be encouraged to partake in these activities.
• To administer and record prescribed medication to residents.
• Foster integration and provide social opportunities for residents within the local community in line with the Foundation's philosophy.
• Ensure that day/residence areas are kept safe and tidy.
• Under the direction of the Person in Charge, the Social Care Worker will be responsible for purchasing and budgeting household monies and making purchases locally where possible.
• To keep records and reports as deemed necessary by the Foundation.
• To foster a spirit of welcome to all who come to visit e.g. parents, families, neighbours and guests.
• To be an active member of the residential team and attend meetings/case conferences etc. as required.

Please note, Locum Contracts include access to Statutory Sick Leave only.