SCWs , Medical Professionals & Healthcare

Social Care Worker

  • Full Time
  • Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
  • 42045815

PE Global Healthcare are recruiting for Social Care Workers in Kilkenny.

Placing Social workers in private centres. 

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Social Care Workers to join our team, providing high-quality care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will play a vital role in promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and supporting service users in achieving their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement individualized care and support plans.
Assist individuals in daily living activities, personal care, and community participation.
Advocate for and support the rights, dignity, and well-being of service users.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.
Encourage personal development and social inclusion through meaningful activities.
Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory standards.
Support individuals with behavioural challenges using positive reinforcement strategies.

Requirements:

  • A qualification in Social Care, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (QQI Level 7 or higher preferred).
    Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or challenging behaviours is desirable.
  • Knowledge of HIQA standards, safeguarding policies, and person-centred care approaches.
    Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
    A compassionate, patient, and empowering approach to care.
    Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers if required.
    A full driving license is an advantage.

So why should you consider being an Agency social worker through PE Global Healthcare?

  • Flexibility around shifts to finally achieve that work/life balance you’ve been talking about!
  • Variety of locations – we have lots of roles across Ireland 
  • Shifts are available in both Private and Public Hospitals
  • Gain more experience in different areas
  • PE Global Healthcare is always here for you! We have a 24 hour on call service/office support so we are always only a call away.

With over 15 years healthcare experience, PE Global Healthcare is a trusted healthcare agency, successfully placing healthcare professionals in roles that suit them.

To discuss this amazing opportunity to become a Social Care Worker click apply below, or call me on 086 8389487 or email me at april.barrett@peglobal.net for a confidential chat.

PE Global Healthcare specialises in providing Healthcare staff to hospitals and nursing homes throughout the country.  PE Global Healthcare hires only the best people for our clients with whom we partner. We treat clients and candidates with respect and honesty. Our company aim is to develop long term mutually beneficial working relationships with clients and candidates who value a quality service, transparency and integrity as much as we do.

Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your CV into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you and set you up for alerts of suitable roles. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your CV is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert.

Please also see PE Global Healthcare’s website www.peglobalhealthcare.net for a full list of our current vacancies.

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