Children's & Adults Alternative Respite: Social Care Worker & Social Care Assistant
Permanent Contract - Full & Part Time hours
Location: Community Based across Kildare, West Wicklow and Offaly
We welcome applications from qualified Social Care Workers and Social Care Assistants who are enthusiastic about developing the lives of children and adults to join our Alternative Respite Team, which provides breaks to children and adults who use Kare services.
The ideal candidate will be involved in the exciting development of our Alternative Respite Programme to develop it into meaningful breaks for families and play a role in developing the lives of Children and Adults who attend Alternative Respite services. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and willing to think outside the box to encourage and support individuals to reach their full potential. This role is community based and will require travel among Kare locations and across the community, supporting our Service Users.
Duties
- Play an integral role in the development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Support Plans
- Work as part of a team to organise and plan meaningful day and overnight respite to children and adults across our services
- Liaise with families and form relationships within the organisation, promote inclusion and provide an encouraging person-centred environment to Children and Adults with Disabilities
- Maintain effective communication with the team, families and an individual's support network
- Support individuals in all aspects of their daily lives, including personal care, health, behaviours, education, etc
- Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kare's policies
- Travel between Kare locations and across the community for the purpose of supporting Service Users
Requirements
- Social Care Assistants - Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker Programme - (at least 3 modules completed but must include Intellectual Disability)
- Social Care Workers - Minimum Qualification: Level 7 Social Care Degree or equivalent AND must provide proof of current CORU/NMBI registration OR proof of eligibility to register
- Essential - A full, clean, manual driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship
- An understanding of: Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Children's First, Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Experience supporting people with challenging behaviours and the use of positive behaviour support plans
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills
- Strong IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks
- The ability to build trusting and respectful relationships
- Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability
- Previous experience working with children is an advantage
Benefits
- Social Care Assistant Rate: €16.62 to €23.17 (Point of scale depending on experience) plus Premiums
- Social Care Worker Rate: €19.70 to €27.66 (Point of scale depending on experience) plus Premiums
- Sunday Premium double time, Saturday Premium €17.43 per Sat worked. Sleepover €108, waking nights: hourly plus a quarter. Twilight (8pm-12pm) hourly plus one sixth
- Generous annual leave
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service)
- Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions
- Optional Salary Protection Plan
- Rewarding work with flexible hours
- Employee Assistance Programme
- ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts
- Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression
Closing date for applications is 2nd July 2025.
A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Jamie Crennan.
Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.
About Kare
Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
