ASPECT - KEY WORKER

The Rehab Group

Penrose

On-site

GBP 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Financial support for studying and"st"

Long Service Reward Scheme

sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking an Aspect Key Worker in Penrose Wharf, County Cork. This permanent full-time role (39 hours) focuses on delivering community-based support for adults with Asperger’s ASD, within a multi-disciplinary team.

You will plan, implement and review person-centred interventions, working closely with clients, families and professionals to promote wellbeing and inclusion in local communities.

Qualifications

Essential: at least one year experience in disability, education, or training.
Essential: a third level degree in Social Care, Education, or Health.
Progressive understanding of ASD non-ID, including Asperger’s Syndrome / High Functioning Autism.
Ability to work on one’s own in challenging situations including dealing with crises.

Responsibilities

Develop, planning, implementing and reviewing individualised support/intervention programmes for clients according to service standards.
Coordinate referrals and transitions within the Aspect service with Manager/Assistant Manager as appropriate.

Skills

Disability services experience

ASD knowledge

Crisis management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Care/Education/Health

Job description

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

Aspect Key Worker : Ref 22749

Aspect AS Support Service,

Penrose Wharf, County Cork

Permanent Full Time Contract, 39 hours

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to provide a Key Work service that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of Aspect clients within the context of local communities. Clients of the Aspect Service are over 18 years of age, finished in second level education, and have a primary diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (A.S.)/ ASD Non-ID.

S/he will achieve this through the implementation of an accessible, equitable, person-centered service, based in the community.

The person appointed to this post will work within the Aspect Service, working as part of multi-disciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to client support and intervention. S/he will be required to work as a Key Worker for individual clients, as agreed with the Manager/Assistant Manager of the Service. This includes responsibility for developing, planning, implementing and reviewing support/intervention programmes for clients according to service standards.

Minimum Education & Skills required.

Essential: A minimum of one years’ experience working in the field of disability, education, or training.
Essential: A third level degree in Social Care, Education, or Health
A progressive understanding of ASD non-ID, including Asperger’s Syndrome /High Functioning Autism
The ability to work on one’s own in challenging situations including dealing with crises.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Be responsible fordeveloping,planning,implementing,andreviewingindividualised support/ intervention programmes for clients according to service standards.Ensuringbest practice in line with up-to-date research regarding person-centred support/ intervention in line with New Directions.Increasingawareness, education and understanding of Asperger Syndrome / ASD Non-ID among professionals and the wider community.
Toiliaisewith the Manger and/or Assistant Manager regarding the referral and/or transition of clients between the different elements of the Aspect service as appropriate.

Additional requirements

Work in a confidential team working environment, which includes lone working arrangements. Typical working hours are between 8am – 6pm, Monday - Friday. Flexibility regarding evening and Saturday working is required.
Attend training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service as and when required and to participate in continuing professional development including in-service training (ASD), attending, and presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice, promoting and contributing to research etc. as agreed with the Manager and/or Assistant Manager of the Service.
Play a supporting role in the effective relationship and interaction with the service’s key stakeholders, particularly with the Aspect team, clients, their support networks, training agencies, educational services, and the HSE.

Staff Benefits