Social Care Worker

4 months ago

Galway, Ireland Ability West Full time

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - We have a new opportunity for qualified Social Care Workers to work in an individualised, bespoke service in Rahoon in Galway City. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.


Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential. 


Essential Criteria

  • A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or relevant qualification.
  • Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field.
  • Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
  • Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
  • An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support


What We Are offering


  • As part of our staff team you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
  • A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.
  • Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities.
  •  A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
  • The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
  •  Contributory pension scheme of 7%
  • Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
  •  Bike to Work Scheme
  • Four week rolling rosters to facilitate work life balance



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