Social Care Worker
Medforce are seeking a Social Care Worker on behalf of our client who operates a residential service boasting a life-sharing community where people with intellectual disabilities and support needs live, work, and grow alongside volunteers and professionals in a spirit of mutual respect, equality, and shared responsibility.
The Social Care Worker (SCW) will support individuals with intellectual disabilities to live full, independent lives within the community. You will work collaboratively with the Shift Lead and Person in Charge to deliver person-centered support for all residents.
There are multiple locations for this role: Kildare, Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary, Kerry, Dublin and Monaghan.
Key Responsibilities
1. Resident Support & Advocacy
- Promote residents’ rights, dignity, and independence.
- Support individual hobbies, interests, and community participation.
- Implement and follow behaviour support plans and personal care routines.
2. Person-Centred Planning
- Act as a Key Worker and lead in developing individual care plans.
- Support daily living skills, social integration, and healthy routines.
- Facilitate leisure, training, and religious/pastoral activities.
3. Household & Daily Operations
- Maintain a safe, clean, and homely environment.
- Assist with household duties, laundry, personal hygiene, and meal prep.
- Promote responsible money management and daily living activities.
- Participate in transporting residents and liaising with day services.
4. Leadership & Compliance
- Support the house team, coordinate schedules, and assist with training.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and comply with HIQA standards.
5. Financial Management
- Manage petty cash, residents’ personal funds, and house accounts responsibly.
Requirements
- Level 7 QQI qualification in Social Care (or equivalent).
- Minimum 1 year’s experience with adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Full driving license and access to own car (essential).
Offering
- Paid leave, travel expenses & training
- Career progression & work-life balance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Refer-a-friend scheme & Death in Service Benefit
- Sunday/Bank Holiday pay premiums
If you or someone you know might be interested in this position, you can reach me at lfagan@medforce.ie / 01 691 7774 to discuss further.
If you refer a SCW to us who is successfully hired, we can offer you a €150 thank you bonus! T&C’s apply!
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