Job Description

Our client is currently seeking compassionate and motivated Social Care Workers to join a residential service in Co. Kilkenny, supporting individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as autism.

The service is focused on empowering individuals to live meaningful, independent lives and to be active members of their community.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team within a well-established organisation. You will benefit from a collaborative working environment, competitive salary, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Level 7 qualification on the QQI Framework (e.g. BA in Social Care Studies or relevant Health/Social Care qualification)
• CORU registration, or proof that registration is in progress
• At least 1 year’s experience working with vulnerable adults or individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Understanding of current policies and developments within social care and disability services
• Ability to implement, review, and contribute to individual support plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams
• Full driver’s licence and access to own vehicle (essential)

Additional Information:

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant international police clearance (where applicable), and reference checks.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
• Structured pay scales
• Career progression opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Paid annual leave
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice and counselling)
• Death in Service benefit
• Paid mandatory training
• Paid travel expenses

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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