Social Care Worker

Social Care Worker - Disability Services, Kildare Full-Time Permanent

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking an experienced Team Leader on behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the disability sector, for dedicated and compassionate Social Care Workers in Kildare. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values driven service supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, person centred lives within their communities.

The Role

The Social Care Worker will play a key role in delivering high quality, person centred support to residents within a community based setting. Reporting to the Shift Lead and Person in Charge (PIC), you will support individuals in all aspects of daily living while promoting independence, dignity, and active participation in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person centred support in line with individual care plans
• Promote independence, social inclusion, and community participation
• Support individuals with daily living activities including personal care, household tasks, and life skills
• Act as a Key Worker, supporting the development and review of person centred plans
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and homely living environment
• Administer medication in line with policy and maintain accurate records
• Support recreational, social, and developmental activities
• Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and record keeping
• Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements
• Work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the effective day to day running of the service

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum Level 7 qualification (QQI Framework) in Social Care or a relevant Health/Social Care discipline
• Registration with CORU (or proof of application) is essential
• Have 1 years experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• An ability to follow, evaluate and contribute to the further development of plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• Full clean drivers licence (essential)
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers