Social Care Workers

Aurora provides residential and day services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a community-based setting. Aurora has a highly trained and dedicated staff of more than 300 health-care professionals catering to the needs of over 80 adults with Intellectual Disabilities.

We are looking for Social Care Workers who are seeking a permanent contract to provide holistic, person-centered care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living. He/she should be flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work as a team member. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that day-to-day operations of the services reflect the ethos and vision of Aurora, and that the needs of the people supported are being met through professional work practices.

Salary Scale: Linked to HSE Social Care Worker Salary Scale .

Qualifications Required

• 3rd Level Qualification of at least Level 7 related to Social Care.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Full Clean Manual Drivers Licence Essential
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Experience in supporting individuals to live a good life
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent planning & organizational skills
• Ability to ensure a safe work environment
• Basic hygiene and infection control knowledge
• Experience working and supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities
• Experience of working with persons with behaviours that challenge
• Excellent experience of report writing
• Flexible, Responsible and mature approach to work
• Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
• Excellent Written, Spoken and Listening skills
• Excellent Problem-Solving skills
• Excellent Decision-Making skills
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Evidence of CORU registration to practice as a Social Care Worker

The Benefits Of Working With Us

• Training opportunities
• Pension plan
• Fortnightly pay
• Paid leave schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Succession planning

Full Job Description Available On Request. Aurora Enriching Lives, Enriching Communities is an equal opportunities employer. We look forward to hearing from you! Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person