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Social Care Worker

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    Muiriosa Foundation - Monasterevin
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    Ref: #JOB-2430290
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    Muiriosa Foundation, Co. Offaly,
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    No of positions: 3
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    19.83 - 27.84 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 22 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 19 Feb 2026

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The social care worker is responsible to support individual/s to experience a self-directed, connected,
inclusive, meaningful and fulfilling life.
The social care worker must act at all times in the best interests of the individual and afford each person
respect and dignity. The Muiríosa Foundation is a voluntary organisation and all staff members are required
to work in accordance with the Ethos of the organisation as expressed in the Vision, Mission and Core Values.
Valuing Life; helping people build meaningful lifestyles
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Perform the range of duties as required to support service users to lead a meaningful life.
2. Listen to each individual and support them to voice their will and preference.
3. Seek to help fulfil expectations expressed by individual Service Users, where appropriate and
with appropriate risk assessment and guidance. In addition, refer to the expectations as
expressed by service users in the Staff Code of Conduct, ‘My House My Home’ ‘My Plan My
Life’ section. These expectations are explained in more detail in the policy and include: Attend
on time; Introduce yourself; Don’t be on your mobile phone; Be nice and be pleasant; Be nice,
be kind, be helpful; Engage with us; Don’t stay away from the residents; Participate with
Residents; Ensure you know my support plan; Respect my privacy; Listen to me; Do not shout;
I have a right to use the facilities in my home; Give me appropriate assistance with my finances;
Be confidential about me.
4. Have a robust knowledge of the Statement of Purpose and Function and operating procedures within
your area. Participate in and lead the development of these policies and procedures through team
meetings.
5. Support and champion the Service User to experience a meaningful life.
6. Promote and facilitate an environment that meets the needs of the individual.
7. Promote and establish positive relationships with individuals, their families and staff. Take a leadership
role in driving assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans, behaviour plans and
Person Centred Support plans.
8. Support service users to achieve their individual potential through developing positive relationships, real
choices, increased participation, personal development, competence, genuine inclusion, and socially
valued roles to enhance their quality of life.
9. Support service users to achieve their goals and wishes, centred on their will and preference.
10. Support service users to carry out the full range of personal care to meet their needs, which may include
assisting with preparation of meals and at mealtimes; assisting with the full range of personal care and
intimate care needs. Strive to support the individual’s independence in their personal care needs.
11. Observe and report on the health and well-being of the service user. Take appropriate action to assist
and report concerns to the Person in Charge – including written reports as required. In the event of
incidents,
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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