Adult Support Worker: Autism & Inclusion Part-Time

Enable Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlements

Flexible Working

Long service reward scheme

Pension

Job summary

Enable Ireland in Limerick invites applications for an Adult Support Worker in the Limerick Adult Services. The role works within the adult day service and the service owner’s home to provide personalised supports and assist with personal care, mobility and community access.

The post emphasises person-centred planning, inclusion and opportunities in training and employment, with a 35-hour week and pro rata pay scales.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Care skills including a module on special needs.
• Minimum 1 year experience with adults with Autism.
• Full clean driver’s licence with no restrictions and willing to drive Enable Ireland vehicles.
• Eligible to work in the state.
• Effective communication skills and good recording practices.
• Knowledge of the social model of disability.
• Good understanding of Adult Protection and Lone working.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team within the adult day service and the service owner’s home, providing personalized supports.
• Assist with personal care needs, mobility and access to services in the community and our virtual day service.
• Support opportunities to develop training, employment and greater inclusion in local communities.

Skills

Effective communication

Recording practices

Social model of disability

Adult protection & Lone working

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care skills (including Special Needs module)

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Enable Ireland in Limerick invites applications for an Adult Support Worker in the Limerick Adult Services. The role works within the adult day service and the service owner’s home to provide personalised supports and assist with personal care, mobility and community access.

The post emphasises person-centred planning, inclusion and opportunities in training and employment, with a 35-hour week and pro rata pay scales.