Autism Care Worker - Residential & Community Support

Autism A Chara; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib

Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Career development opportunities

Sabbatical Leave

Public Transport Assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Team Bonding Events

Opportunities for Advancement

Birthday day off

Work/Life Balance

Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

E-Learning and Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ireland seeks a Social Care Worker for Residential services. The role is 39 hours per week, focusing on delivering person-centred support for adults with autism in residential settings.

Applicants should have a QQI Level 7 Social Care qualification or degree-level equivalent and CORU registration (or in progress). Driving licence and willingness to work evenings/weekends are essential. This is a key position within an expanding Irish charity.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• CORU registration as Social Care Worker or in progress is required.
• At least six months' experience as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs is desirable.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence is essential.
• Permission to work in Ireland is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient, and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community and development of new skills.
• Help individuals understand their rights and make their own decisions.

Skills

Shift work availability

Driving licence

Experience in social care

Education

QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or degree level

CORU registration

Job description

Autism A Chara in Ireland seeks a Social Care Worker for Residential services. The role is 39 hours per week, focusing on delivering person-centred support for adults with autism in residential settings.

Applicants should have a QQI Level 7 Social Care qualification or degree-level equivalent and CORU registration (or in progress). Driving licence and willingness to work evenings/weekends are essential. This is a key position within an expanding Irish charity.