Aurora provides residential and day services for adults with Intellectual Disabilities in a community-based setting. Aurora has a highly trained and dedicated staff of more than 300 health‑care professionals catering to the needs of over 80 adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
We are looking for Social Care Workers who are seeking a permanent contract to provide holistic, person‑centered care, promoting optimum independence, enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual, physical or sensory disability in all aspects of daily living.
He/she should be flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work as a team member.
He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that day‑to‑day operations of the services reflect the ethos and vision of Aurora, and that the needs of the people supported are being met through professional work practices.
He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that day‑to‑day operations of the services reflect the ethos and vision of Aurora, and that the needs of the people supported are being met through professional work practices. Salary Scale: Linked to HSE Social Care Worker Salary Scale.
Qualifications
Required · 3rd Level Qualification of at least Level 7 related to Social Care.
Essential Skills & Experience: · Full Clean Manual Drivers Licence Essential · Strong communication & interpersonal skills Experience in supporting individuals to live a good life Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Excellent planning & organizational skills Ability to ensure a safe work environment · Basic hygiene and infection control knowledge · Experience working and supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities · Experience of working with persons with behaviours that challenge · Excellent experience of report writing Flexible, Responsible and mature approach to work Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards Excellent Written, Spoken and Listening skills Excellent Problem‑Solving skills Excellent Decision‑Making skills Excellent Leadership skills Evidence of CORU registration to practice as a Social Care Worker The benefits of working with us: · Training opportunities · Pension plan · Fortnightly pay · Paid leave schemes · Employee Assistance Programme · Succession planning Full job description available on request.