Senior Social Care Worker – Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Autism Initiatives Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in autism services is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. This role involves supporting individuals with autism, managing a team, and delivering tailored care. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with contribution

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening/weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience as a Social Care Worker.
• Proven knowledge of current legislation relating to Social Care.
• Experience managing a team and supervising duties.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex needs in daily living activities.
• Manage team rota and supervise staff.
• Deliver support according to individual care plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Initiative

Understanding of autism needs

Knowledge of legislation

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker – Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Salary: from €44,515.00 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SSCW_PADD_2305 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Ashford, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:22nd June 2025

39 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Since first opening our doors in 2005, 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.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Social Care Worker

• At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
• Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
• Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• 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.
• Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
• Proven experience in managing team rota
• Experience of leading/chairing meetings

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people 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

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep-in duties.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 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

Full Job Specification available on request

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.