Social Care Vacancies, Residential Services Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo

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Croi Oscailte Residential Service Vacancies

Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo

Social Care Worker

• Contract 27.6 hours per week + sleep in’s – Reference Number 2025-024
• Contract 11.3 hours per week + sleep in’s – Reference Number 2025-025

Social Care Assistant

• Contract 25.6 hours per week – Reference Number 2025-026
• Contract 23.1 hours per week – Reference Number 2025-027

Job Brief

Successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for the people they are supporting. You will support the individual to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs and preferences and support the development of their Individual Plans.

Qualification Details

• Social Care Worker – a relevant 3 rd level qualification in Social Care, or equivalent (minimum level 7) – please note qualification must be eligible for CORU registration
• Social Care Assistant – no minimum level is required for Social Care Assistant positions

Candidate Requirements

• Successful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
• A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
• The ability to listen, to see, and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights, and dreams
• Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of teamwork with the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families, and other disciplines
• A strong belief in people’s rights, inclusion, and equality
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
• Good knowledge of IT skills is preferable

Other Requirements

• Full driver’s license is essential
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with the Application
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years

Salary Scale

• Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €33,863 – €50,954 per annum)
• Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 – €42,034 per annum)

these vacancies are based on full-time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement

Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters

Dedicated learning and development

Flexible working opportunities

Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme

Sick pay scheme

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