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Social Care Worker

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    BUDLITE HEALTHCARE LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2407538
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    DOCK STREET, Galway,
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    No of positions: 2
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 15 Aug 2025
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    Closing On: 12 Sep 2025

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About the Role:
Bud Healthcare is seeking experienced and compassionate SCW's to join our multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality, person-centred support to an adult service user with complex mental health needs, a history of behavioural challenges, and a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and acquired brain injury. The role is based in a therapeutic residential setting in Galway, Co. Galway.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting individuals who require consistent emotional reassurance, trauma-informed care, and structured daily routines. This is a specialist role that involves working within a high-support environment where teamwork, resilience, and empathy are essential.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide compassionate and structured support to an individual with complex   needs, promoting their independence and recovery goals.
2.Support with personal care, including prompting and assisting with hygiene, showering, dressing, and continence care as required.
3. Use positive behaviour support (PBS) and relational-based approaches to de-escalate challenging situations and maintain safety.
4. Assist with daily living skills, meal preparation, medication prompting, and community inclusion activities.
5. Build trust-based therapeutic relationships over time and support with emotional regulation and routine adherence.
6. Maintain accurate and timely documentation including daily notes, incident reports, risk assessments, and handover logs.
7. Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (nursing, psychology, OT, dietitian, etc.) to implement care plans effectively.
8. Contribute to a safe, calm, and respectful home environment by following individualised behaviour support plans and safeguarding protocols.
9. Attend regular training, clinical supervision, and staff debriefs.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum QQI Level 6 in Healthcare Support, Social Care (CORU), or equivalent
Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health, ABI, or emotional dysregulation
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage behaviours of concern with calmness and professionalism
Strong emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure
Flexibility to work a range of shifts (including weekends and overnights)
Full right to work in Ireland

Desirable:
Experience working in a high-support residential setting.
PMAV / MAPA / CPI or similar behaviour management training.
Experience supporting service users under wardship or community treatment orders.

Why Join Bud Healthcare?

Opportunity to make a real impact in the life of someone with complex support needs.
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Competitive salary and flexible working patterns

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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