Social Care Worker Day Service, Ballina Co. Mayo

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Social Care Worker Day Service, Ballina Co. Mayo, Ballina

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Client:Location:

Ballina, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.08.2025

Expiry Date:

24.09.2025

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Job Description:

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.

Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.

Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Social Care WorkerNetwork Bloom Day Service, Ballina Co. Mayo

• Permanent 39 hours per week
• Reference Number 2025-179
• Further information available from Barbara Walsh Service Manager Tel: 087-3943963
• Please apply by current C.V.
• Closing Date:August 18 th , 2025
• Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation

Job Brief

The successful applicants will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with a number of adults, supporting them to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individuals with regard to their individual needs and preferences and support the development of Individual Plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Awareness of Autism Friendly approach to supports
• Drive, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering person centred solutions
• An ability to develop meaningful community links
• A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
• The ability to listen, to see and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights and dreams
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm to stay true to the ethos of the services
• Ability to problem-solve and be creative around service responses
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of New Directions Standards and Person-Centred Planning
• Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of team work with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families and other disciplines
• Self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
• Competent IT skills is preferred

Other duties involved (Duties include but are not limited to the following)

• Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service
• Provide personal care and support to service users where required
• Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement
• To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices
• Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice

An appropriate 3 rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7)

-please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration

Other Requirements

• Full driver's license is essential
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland.This must be submittedalong with Application
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years

Salary Scale

this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week

• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
• Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
• Dedicated learning and development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service

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