Social Care Assistants & Social Care Workers
Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.
Role Overview
- Reporting to: Person in Charge
- Contract Type: Full-Time
- Working Week: Average of 40 hours a week, day and waking night shifts required
- Location of Work: One of our Laois Centre's
What We Offer
- Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
- Full induction training
- Extensive in-house training programme
- On-going mentoring and support
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Employee of the Month Scheme
- EAP Access
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
- CPD support
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
- Social Care Worker: Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
- Social Care Worker: Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.
- Social Care Assistant: QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent
- Hold a full Irish driving license
- Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
- Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.
- Excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
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