Social Care Workers
Job Description
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Aurora provides residential and day services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a community-based setting. Aurora has a highly trained and dedicated staff of more than 300 health-care professionals catering to the needs of over 80 adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
We are looking for Social Care Workers who are seeking a permanent contract to provide holistic, person-centered care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living. He/she should be flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work as a team member. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that day-to-day operations of the services reflect the ethos and vision of Aurora, and that the needs of the people supported are being met through professional work practices.
Salary Scale: Linked to HSE Social Care Worker Salary Scale.
Qualifications Required
3rd Level Qualification of at least Level 7 related to Social Care.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Full Clean Manual Drivers Licence Essential
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Experience in supporting individuals to live a good life
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Excellent planning & organizational skills
Ability to ensure a safe work environment
Basic hygiene and infection control knowledge
Experience working and supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities
Experience of working with persons with behaviours that challenge
Excellent experience of report writing
Flexible, Responsible and mature approach to work
Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
Excellent Written, Spoken and Listening skills
Excellent Problem-Solving skills
Excellent Decision-Making skills
Excellent Leadership skills
Evidence of CORU registration to practice as a Social Care Worker
The benefits of working with us:
Training opportunities
Pension plan
Fortnightly pay
Paid leave schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Succession planning
Full job description available on request.
Aurora Enriching Lives, Enriching Communities is an equal opportunities employer.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- * Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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