Social Care Worker – Community-Based Service, Swords

Permanent | 37 hours per week | Flexible working patternLocation: North Street Service, Swords, Co. DublinSalary: €39,100–€56,349 (FTE) per annum, based on relevant experienceLooking for a Social Care role with more variety and flexibility?Prosper Fingal, part of the Prosper Group, supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across North County Dublin. We work alongside the people we support to promote independence, build relationships and support people to live meaningful, self-directed lives.We are currently recruiting a Social Care Worker to join our North Street Service in Swords. North Street is a highly individualised, community-based service supporting people within their own homes and local communities. The working pattern offers greater flexibility than a traditional Monday-to-Friday role, with hours arranged around the needs and preferences of the people supported.Some occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Weekend work is planned in advance, and staff are asked about their availability beforehand.The service does not have fixed closure periods, allowing annual leave to be taken at different times throughout the year, subject to the needs of the service.About the RoleAs a Social Care Worker, you will:Support individuals to identify and achieve their personal goalsPromote independence and develop daily living skillsSupport people within their own homes and local communitiesEncourage community participation, social inclusion and relationship buildingDeliver person-centred supports based on individual needs and preferencesWork independently while remaining part of a supportive wider teamContribute to person-centred planning and maintain accurate recordsEssential RequirementsA relevant third-level qualification in Social Care or a related disciplineCORU registration or eligibility to registerExperience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autismStrong communication, interpersonal and organisational skillsThe ability to work independently and use initiativeA full, clean manual driving licenceDesirable ExperienceExperience working in an individualised or community-based serviceKnowledge of the HSE New Directions frameworkExperience supporting individuals with behaviours of concernWhat We OfferPermanent, full-time employmentA varied and flexible working patternNo fixed service closure periodsGenerous annual leavePension Scheme and Death in Service BenefitSick Pay SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMaternity Leave Allowance, subject to length of serviceTraining and ongoing professional developmentCareer progression opportunitiesCycle to Work SchemeA positive and supportive working environmentJoin Our TeamIf you are looking for a Social Care role that offers variety, flexibility and the opportunity to provide truly individualised support, we would be delighted to hear from you.Prosper Fingal is an Equal Opportunities Employer.