Job Description

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting Social Care Workers on behalf of a new, rights-based residential disability service supporting adults with disabilities and high support needs.

Location: Portarlington, Co. Laois
Role: Social Care Worker
Salary: €37,128–€40,163 per annum, plus additional premiums
Service: Residential disability / high support needs

The service is built around four core values: Empower, Connect, Trust and Joy, with a strong focus on independence, meaningful choice, community participation and person-centred support.

The Role

• Provide person-centred care and support to residents with disabilities and high support needs.

• Act as Key Worker and contribute to individualised support plans.

• Support residents with independence, daily living and community participation.

• Provide personal care where required.

• Administer and accurately record medication.

• Work with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and behaviours that challenge.

• Liaise with families, advocates and external professionals.

• Maintain accurate records and work in line with HIQA and safeguarding requirements.

• Undertake driving duties using company vehicles.

• Work rostered shifts, including weekends and night duty.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of €37,128–€40,163 per annum.

• Additional premiums for nights, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

• 21 days’ annual leave plus public holidays.

• Employer-matched pension contributions through the State Auto-Enrolment scheme.

• Training and career-development opportunities.

• Excellent progression potential.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Free parking.

• Comprehensive induction.

• Supportive team culture and work-life balance.

• Opportunity to join a new service and contribute to its development from an early stage.

Key Criteria

• A full, clean driving licence.

• Registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker, or actively progressing registration.

• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Harbour Care and the wellbeing of residents.

• Proven ability to work independently and use initiative.

• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism, including those with varying support needs.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to the individual.

• High levels of initiative, professionalism and integrity.

• Commitment to supporting the rights, choices and needs of people with intellectual disabilities and autism.

• Ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports, both verbally and in writing.

• Flexibility and adaptability as individuals’ needs evolve.

Interested in finding out more?
If you have relevant Social Care experience and would like to discuss this opportunity, please reply to this email and attach your most recent CV.

Kind regards,

Angus Lewis
Senior Recruitment Consultant