Social Care Assistants & Social Care Workers – Relief PositionsLotus 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: Relief
Working Week: Hours that suit you and the house
Location of Work: One of our Centres in the Eastern Region – Kildare & Laois
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.
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Expected salary
Location
Kildare
Job date
Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:39:57 GMT
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