We have exciting opportunities for: Social Care Workers (Day Services)

Positions Available: Permanent Full-time (39 hrs/week Monday to Friday)

You are: A dynamic and energetic team player with a passion for working with children/young people with intellectual disabilities. You are kind, caring, and compassionate. You have excellent team working skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You have the ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities. You are familiar with best practices in Social Care and apply these consistently in your work.

We are: St. Catherine’s Association is a non-profit organisation and registered charity funded by the HSE that provides health related supports to children and young adults with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities and autism in the Wicklow area. These services include Respite and Short Break Support Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services and access to clinical supports through referral to Children’s Disability Network Team.

Job Role:

• To support the adults in our day service by providing the opportunities to develop and grow through a range of different aspects of their life
•  Assist in the development of individual personal plans for each person to ensure the delivery of effective, high quality services
• Encourage independence through choosing and pursuing their own interests
• Showcase the potential and creativity of adults with special needs
• Facilitate enjoyable activities to foster confidence and encourage creativity
• To assist in the teaching of life skills, cooking, budgeting
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes
• Facilitate and implement a person centred service appropriate to the needs, wishes andcrequirements of each individual

Essential Criteria:

• Graduate or studying towards QQI Level 7 BA in Applied Social Studies, Social Care or equivalent.
• Coru Registered or currently in the process of obtaining registration
• An interest in working with individuals that have Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
• Person-centred approach
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility and reliability for shift work (e.g. sleepovers / night duty, weekends, holidays, etc.)
• Knowledge of New Directions Regulations and National Standards for persons with disabilities
• Full driving license and willing to drive company vehicles

Desirable:

•  Experience of working in a day services environment

Benefits:

• HSE Consolidated Pay Scales
• National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Christmas Savings Club
• Excellent training opportunities
• Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave * eligibility criteria
• Sick Pay Scheme * eligibility criteria

To Apply: Please send your CV to recruitment@stcatherines.ie or call Debbie Carr on 087-1946126 for details. Closing Date: 5pm Friday 31st May 2025.