Social Care Workers

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This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Our Client is seeking compassionate and motivated Social Care Workers & Team Leaders to join their dedicated teams based in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland providing holistic, person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism and associated mental health needs.

You will play a vital role in supporting people to live meaningful, independent lives; ensuring their dignity, rights, and individuality are respected at all times. This will be a permanent post requiring full time hours (days, nights, sleepovers) Monday-Sunday on shift rotation.

Northern Ireland: Fermanagh, Cookstown, Sion Mills

ROI: Monaghan & Cavan

• Provide holistic day-to-day support in line with individual needs assessments.
• Deliver person-centred, empowering care that promotes independence and self-determination.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care
  , maintaining respect, privacy and dignity.
• Ensure the Human Rights of each service user are upheld with integrity and respect.
• Maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment at all times.
• Promote each individual’s wishes, preferences, skills and abilities
  , supporting them to live life to their fullest potential.
• Encourage social inclusion
  , supporting service users to be valued members of their community.
• Provide accurate and accessible information to enable informed decision-making
  .
• Work in the least restrictive and most enabling way
  , supporting positive risk-taking
  .
• Use a low-arousal, non-aversive approach to behaviour support.
• Support service users to achieve personal outcomes with clear goals and time frames.
• Prioritise supports, meet key commitments, and work in line with evidence-based practice
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• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety and infection control
  .
• Accurately complete all daily records, risk assessments, reports and documentation
  .
• Administer and document medication safely
  , following the 10 Rights of Medication Administration.
• Ensure proper handling and safeguarding of service users’ medications and finances
  , as per policy.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks (including RQIA standards).
• Participate in team meetings, reviews and multidisciplinary discussions
  , sharing feedback and observations appropriately.
• Contribute positively and professionally to the staff team and wider organisation
  .

• A third level qualification (level
  5) or equivalent in the area of health & social care
• Registered with NISCC/CORU as a Social Care Worker
• Have a minimum of two years’ experience of working in similar settings/residential services, with people with a learning disability, autism or associated mental health needs.
• Experience of leading a team of staff in a social care environment, preferably residential care (Team Lead)
• Competence in Microsoft Office and basic computer systems (Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• A full driving licence valid for use in Ireland/UK.
• Right to Work in the UK/Ireland

• Experience as a Key Worker or in a leadership role within a care setting.
• Experience supporting adults with complex needs or behaviours of concern in community settings.
• Knowledge and experience RQIA Minimum Standards
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• Further training or certification in Safety Intervention (formerly MAPA), or similar frameworks.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities to make a genuine impact on people’s lives every day

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