Relief Social Care Worker – Children's Services, Ballinode, Co Sligo

Job Title: Social Care Worker

Department: Support & Care

Salary Scale: €34,350 per annum (rising to €44,000 with service) Per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Ballinode, Co Sligo

Hours of Work: Relief/Casual

(Covering a 24 hour, 7 days per week Rotational Shift Roster)

About Trinity

You are joining Trinity Support & Care Services, an innovative organisation, providing quality assured, safe, and person-centred residential care and outreach support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Key purpose of the job:

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide holistic supports with day-to-day living for individuals with a learning disability, autism or associated mental health needs. You will deliver person-centred and empowering provisions of support to meet the individual needs of service users.

Main responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this role. The post holder may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs, changing business practices and/or to meet the needs/changing needs of the Service User.

Service User

• Provide assistance to Service Users in all aspects of personal care.
• Ensure the Human Rights of each Service User is exercised with the utmost degree of integrity and respect.
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained at all times for Service Users, work colleagues and visitors to the unit/house.
• Encourage each Service User to live in accordance with their own wishes and preferences, promoting individuality through new opportunities, promotion of skills and innate abilities.
• Provide the correct and relevant information to allow for informed decision making.
• Support Service Users in the least restrictive manner and promote positive risk taking as part of decision-making.
• Support must be in accordance with a low arousal and non-aversive approach.
• Help Service Users achieve personal outcomes with clear goals, steps, and timeframes.
• Prioritise supports and keep key commitments.
• Work in line with evidence-based practices.
• Support individuals to live life to their fullest potential and remain socially valued members of their communities.
• Contribute positively to the team and the wider organisation.

Regulation

• Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness in the residential setting; follow safe food practices and infection control and document accordingly.
• Maintain folders, written reports, risk assessments and complete daily paperwork.
• Follow medication administration procedures (10 rights) and ensure documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding safeguarding of medications and finances.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, procedures, regulations (incl. HIQA), Employee Handbook, and working practices.
• Participate in meetings and service user reviews; provide feedback to management and the wider MDT when appropriate.
• Attend and participate in regulatory, mandatory and development training as assigned.
• Contribute to the team dynamic to provide a high-quality, professional service at all times.

Person Specification – Social Care Worker

Method of Assessment

Qualifications & Experience

• Third Level Qualification or equivalent in Social Care or a related discipline
• and/or
• A minimum of 2 years' employment experience in a similar role (e.g., Day Services; Domiciliary Care; Residential Care; Learning Disability; Autism)
• Experience of supporting individuals who present with challenging behaviour.
• Application form and verification of certificates; Interview and/or practical assessment
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word & Outlook (email, calendar management, meetings)
• Working knowledge of Regulatory Frameworks and best practice as set out by HIQA
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience creating data sheets
• Working Knowledge of Intranet / SharePoint systems for information sharing & storage

Other

• It is essential that applicants hold a full (not provisional) and current UK/ROI driving licence and have access to a car with business insurance for work purposes, or have access to a means of transport enabling the duties of the post.
• *Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

The following behavioural competencies have been designated as essential behaviours that should be demonstrated to successfully perform this role. These behaviours will be assessed during the selection process.

• Meeting Service User Needs - Understanding of Care Plans and Documentation; places the Service User's needs as the key focus in all activities.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making - Knowledge of safety protocols and first aid; thinks ahead to anticipate and deal with issues; knows when and how to decide within the remit of the role.
• Respect for Diversity and Equality - Treats everyone with respect, values opinions, and promotes fairness.
• Achieving Results - Understands ethical and legal aspects; adheres to Trinity's policies and procedures; accountable for delivering high-quality services.

Relief Social Care Worker - Children's Services, Ballinode, Co Sligo