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.

• Permanent 30 hours per week - Reference Number 2024-194
• Permanent 15 hours per week - Reference Number 2024-167A
• Closing Date October 1st, 2024

The role will involve supporting young individuals with autism in a day support service. You will be responsible for supporting these young people to:

• Identify and implement areas of interest
• Enhance independence skills
• Enhance communication skills
• Enhance coping skills
• Support development in independence skills, social inclusion, social capacity
• Explore education and employment opportunities
• Develop a full and meaningful life with the person you are supporting

Your base will be Compass Corner, Ballina and you will report to the Social Care Leader of the service.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Ensuring a person-centred approach to meet the needs of each participant individually
• Developing an Individual Plan for each participant
• Empowering each participant to achieve their identified goals in an integrated and inclusive setting
• Promote inclusion, equality and community participation.
• Developing relationships with participants, families, advocates and the wider community
• Provide individual mentoring to participants
• Incorporating autism informed strategies into everyday life

Candidate Requirements

• A balanced approach to risk
• An ability to develop meaningful community links
• To be a good communicator with good observational and organisational skills
• Drive, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering person centred solutions
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of New Directions Standards and Person-Centred Planning
• Awareness of Autism Friendly approach to supports.
• Competent IT skills

Other duties involved (Duties include 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.
• 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 in line with Organisational practice.

 Qualification Details

An appropriate 3rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7)

-please note your qualification must be eligible for CORU registration

Other 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
• Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sick pay scheme

Salary Scale

Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,863 - €50,954 per annum)

-these are based on full time working hours i.e. 39 per week

Health

Applicants 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 service

Application Details

• Please apply by current C.V.
• Further enquiries by contacting: Michelle McGing, Service Manager Tel: (phone number removed) or Email: (email address removed)

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