Social Care Assistant

Social Care Assistant - Full Time (Permanent)

Are you fed up with traveling from client to client?

Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children?

Do you spend a lot of your working day dealing with traffic?

Do your expenses not cover the wear and tear of your own personal car?

Salary ranges €35,000-€55,000 DOE

Here at Lotus Care we are offering real, full-time contracts, guarantee a 42hr week, at the same location.

Benefits

• One set work location and guaranteed hours
• Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Company events
• Free onsite parking
• CPD support

Role Overview

• Reporting to: Person in Charge
• Contract Type: Full-time
• Working Week: Average of 42 hours a week, (day and waking night shifts required Location of Work: Athlone Region

Role Responsibilities

• Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
• Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
• Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
• Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
• Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
• Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Social or Health Care Studies
• Hold a full Irish driving license (to drive a company car, when required)
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare desirable but not essential
• Working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
• Excellent English essential (verbal and written skills)
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance