Social Care Worker Clifden

Under the HSE National Service Plan 2022, funding has been approved for an innovative Housing Project with a primary aim to establish a pathway to planned residential services for adults with intellectual disability in Galway City and County. The Living My Life Housing Demonstration Project seeks to develop a Rights-Based approach to housing, facilitated through person-centred supports, community inclusion and enablement, resulting in the provision of 32 residential places over the course of 5 years in Galway City and County through Ability West and Brothers of Charity Services Ireland-West Region. 

The Role: 

• Responsible for the wellbeing of service users in the care of Ability West. 
• Facilitate the development of interpersonal relationships in each service. 
• Enable the Service Users to value themselves and enhance their feelings of self-worth and individuality. 
• Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Unit Director. 
• Work positively and constructively with Service Users who present with behaviours that challenge, and to be involved in the planning and implementation of specific approaches and programmes designed for these Service Users. 
• Care for the day to day needs of the Service Users living in the service. 

Essential Criteria: 

• A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Care. 
• Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field. 
• Full current driving license. 

Closing Date 28th March 2024