WE’RE HIRING FOR SOCIAL CARE WORKERS FOR OUR BRAND NEW SERVICE IN TUAM!

Written By Trish Verheij

Are you a passionate and experienced health or social care worker professional?

Have you got what it takes to work in a dynamic, person-centred environment?

Do you know how to balance compassion with compliance and clinical best practice?

Then you could be the perfect fit for a Social Care Worker in our brand new service in Tuam!

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for multiple Social Care Worker positions supporting three individuals with intellectual disabilities, some of whom have additional physical or medical needs. As a Social Care Worker you will

  • Be prepared to act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Service Manager.

  • Work positively and constructively with people we support who present with behaviours that challenge, and to be involved in the planning and implementation of specific approaches and programmes designed for these people.

  • Teach specific skills to persons living in the home including self help, domestic, kitchen, community, leisure, and social skills. This will involve the social care worker developing and operating individual plans for persons we support.

  • Act as key worker for specific people we support. 

  • Engage with their families as required and maintain positive family communication

  • Administer, supervise, and record prescribed medication.

  • Work with the team in the residential home and provide direction for Care Assistants (as required).

  • Be accountable and responsible for the persons you are supporting.

Is this you?

  • First and foremost you will be a Teamworker - this is a small team who will operate this service 7 days a week.

  • A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or relevant qualification.

  • CORU Registration or in process of registration

  • If you have a medical/nursing background this will be a great asset

  • Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability or a similar field is desirable

  • 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

Why Join this new team in Tuam?

  • This is an opportunity to work in a beautiful brand new property in Tuam. Completed to a very high standard, it will be a joy to work in.

  • Join a values-driven organisation with a long-standing reputation for quality

  • Be part of a supportive service team

  • Make a real difference in the lives of the persons you support — every day

  • Competitive salary and access to continuous professional development

  • Your ambition to progress won’t go unnoticed

  • You will also be eligible to join our Corporate Laya Healthcare scheme with a choice of three plans - as an employee you are entitled to a 10% discount and can pay your premium through your salary.

Below is our ‘walkthrough’ video of the new service.

Ready to find out more?

If you’re a dedicated, compassionate Social Care Worker/Healthcare professional ready to make a difference and help the persons we support live their best lives, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape this beautiful new service. For a confidential chat about the roles and the location, please reach out to Mary Foyle, Director of Operations on 087-6349384.

Click here go to the Join our Team Page where you can apply online or email your CV and covering letter to recruitment@abilitywest.ie. Our team are waitin gto hear from you!

Trish Verheij
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