Senior Social Care Worker Disability SSCWORCH0104
Date posted: 26 March 2025
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
SSCWORCH0104
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
3029 Social Care Worker
Advertisement source
Section 39
Advertisement Type
External
Important Information
The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.
County
- Dublin
Location
Stillorgan
Contract type
- Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
Qualifications required: A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Social Care Worker: At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs. Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector. Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism. Proven ability to work on own initiative. Demonstrated leadership skills. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities. Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan. Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team. Proven experience in managing team rota. Experience of leading/chairing meetings. Full driver's licence essential.
Closing date
30/04/2025 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Application details
Fiona Bartlett, Fiona.Bartlett@autisminitiatives.org, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636
Informal enquiries
Fiona Bartlett, Fiona.Bartlett@autisminitiatives.org, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636