Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker – Primary Care
The post is in Primary Care and the person would be working closely with the primary care social workers.
This role will cover Dublin South West mainly and be based either in Clondalkin or Tallaght
The job description
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Deliver a quality, safe and individualised service in line with professional, national and local requirements, HSE/CORU policies, legislation, procedures and Social Work/Social Care values.
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Treat Clients and families with dignity, respect and unconditional positive regard; promote their physical, emotional, social, cultural, ethnic and spiritual welfare.
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Promote Client rights and responsibilities, keeping Clients central to decision-making and interventions. Empower independence by focusing on strengths, coping strategies and Clients’ expertise through experience.
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Plan, implement and evaluate care plans and interventions, providing appropriate written and verbal feedback to the Social Work Team and wider MDT.
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Work in partnership with adults, parents, families and other agencies; act as keyworker and central point of contact where required.
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Support Clients with home management, including budgeting, cleaning and hygiene, and with personal documents, information and finances.
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Organise, coordinate and participate in meetings, case reviews and networks of formal/informal supports; liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies to arrange appropriate services.
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Encourage and, where necessary, accompany/supervise Clients attending training, medical/clinical appointments and social/community activities.
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Ensure care on and off site is risk assessed and compliant; participate in crisis management and physical intervention in line with current policy/procedure (currently Therapeutic Crisis Intervention).
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Provide accurate verbal and written feedback in line with CORU/HSE documentation requirements and assist with transfers, closures and onward referrals.
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Remain calm and manage self in volatile or potentially violent situations.
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Protect Clients from abuse, bullying and threats of bullying, and provide information, support and guidance to Clients, relatives and significant people as appropriate.
Requirements of Social Care Worker
A minimun of one years experience
Must have a CORU registration and number to prove it, submitted candidates await registation will not be accepted
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