Social Care Worker

On behalf of our client in public health, we are now recruiting Social Care Workers to join a residential service for adults with an intellectual disability. These are long-term temporary contracts, with part-time and full time positions available.

Main Duties

• Working with service users with intellectual disabilities
• To participate in the development and implementation of service user Care and Placement Plans and to ensure appropriate recording of same.
• To promote the rights and responsibilities of service users.
• To promote welfare of service users
• To attend team meetings and to report to the Manager on matters affecting the delivery of service.
• To make written and verbal reports to the Manager on a regular basis on the progress / development of service user care plans.
• Reporting and recording any incidents, however minor, that may happen in the course of duty.
• To be familiar with emergency procedures and to know who to contact in an emergency.
• To work as a member of a team.
• To implement relevant procedures and policies.
• To undertake ongoing professional training and development.
• To attend regular clinical supervision with external provider.
• To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• A recognised Social Care qualification
• CORU registration, or proof of application for CORU registration
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong administration and ICT skills
• High communication skills and strong written and spoken English