Social Care Assistant Day Service Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Job title:

Social Care Assistant Day Service Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Company

Western Care Association

Job description

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 AssistantDay Service Hubs, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

• Permanent 20 hours per week – Reference Number 2025-085
• Further information available from Lynda McHugh, Service Manager Tel: 086-1549133 or Emal:

Application Details

• Please apply by current C.V.
• Closing Date: April 10th, 2025
• Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation

Job BriefThe successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for individuals they are supporting. You will work directly to support them 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 individual with regard to their individual needs and preferences and support the development of an Individual Plan.Candidate Requirements

• Ensuring a person-centred approach to service delivery based on the priorities for each individual
• Experience supporting individuals with high medical needs and behaviours of concern is required
• Ensuring each person supported receives a high quality, safe service, based on each person’s assessed needs
• An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
• Developing and building relationships with services users, families, advocates and the wider community
• Knowledge of New Directions
• Experience working in a person and family centered manner
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm to stay true to the ethos of the services
• An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
• Ability to problem-solve and be creative around service responses
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to individuals needs

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 behaviour in line with Organisational practice

Qualification DetailsNo minimum level required for Social Care Assistant positionsOther 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

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

Salary ScaleSocial 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 weekHealthApplicants 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 serviceFull job description available by contacting hr@westerncare.com

Expected salary

Location

Castlebar, Co Mayo

Job date

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 22:00:47 GMT

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