Social Care Assistant Residential Services Castlebar, Co. Mayo
6 days ago
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 Assistant x3 (Service Area 4)Residential Services, Castlebar Co Mayo- Permanent 28 hours per week - Reference number 2025-069
Further information is available by contacting Liam Doran, Service Manager Tel: 087-9540128
- Permanent 25.16 & 24.2 hours per week (day hours) - Reference number 2025-070 & 071
Further information is available by contacting Patricia Jordan, Service Manager Tel: 087-3481112
Application Detail
- Please apply using current C.V.
- Closing Date - March 24th, 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
- Experience working in a person and family centered manner
- An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
- Experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
- 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
- Self motivated and able to manage their time effectively
- 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
- Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
- Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
- Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred
Qualification Details
No minimum level required for Social Care Assistant position
Other duties involved - (duties included 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 behavior in line with Organisational practice.
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 submitted along 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 Scales
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 - €42,034 per annum)
- this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week
Employment Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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
- Sick pay 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
full job descriptions available by emailing hr@westerncare.com
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