Support Worker (Nights) – Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Autism Initiatives Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in autism services is seeking a Support Worker for night shifts in Ashford. The role involves assisting individuals with autism in their daily lives, ensuring their needs are met while fostering independence. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to providing compassionate support.

Benefits

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

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with complex needs preferred.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit individual needs.
• Patience and kindness in assisting with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and routines.
• Assist with personal care and community engagement.
• Deliver support according to individual care plans.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role

Programme Planning Person Centred Plans

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Support Worker (Nights) – Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Salary: from €14.93 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: SW_PADD31.5_3004 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Ashford, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:30th May 2025

31.5 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Shared Night Duty

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 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 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 night shifts on a shared rota basis including every second weekend (waking night duty shifts), 9-hour shifts (11pm-8am).

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

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.