Support Worker (Nights) in County Wicklow | Autism Initiatives Ireland Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A specialist autism services provider in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is seeking a Support Worker for a permanent role involving night duty shifts. Applicants must possess a QQI level 5 Health Care qualification and demonstrate a commitment to providing person-centred support. This role offers opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Prestations

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

17.7 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Development and career progression

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker Role.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support me to engage in my community.
• Help me learn new skills.

Connaissances

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English

Communication skills

Formation

QQI level 5 in Health Care

Description du poste

Since first opening our doors in 2007, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services. Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.Working alongside our colleagues in the UK (established in 1972) our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their fami

Since first opening our doors in 2007, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services. Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.Working alongside our colleagues in the UK (established in 1972) our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their fami Show more

Description

31.5 hours per week - Permanent Contract

Job reference: SW_PADD31.5_0109

Shared Night Duty

Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker:

• A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Availability to work night shifts on a shared rota basis including every second weekend (waking night duty shifts), 9-hour shifts (11pm-8am).
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 17.7 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications required for a Support Worker:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
• Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Support Worker who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Full Job Specification available on request

Interview Step

• Shortlist
• Call
• Interview
• Offer

Health insurance

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Autism Initiatives Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer