Autism-Focused Adult Support Worker — Flexible Hours

Enable Ireland; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Pension

Job summary

Enable Ireland in Limerick invites applications for an Adult Support Worker to join the day service and related community roles. You will provide personalised supports, assist with personal care and mobility, and help service users access local activities and our virtual day service.

We seek QQI Level 5 in Care Skills or equivalent, and at least 1 year with adults with Autism. A full clean driving licence is essential. This is a part-time permanent post with pro rata pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Care skills (incl. special needs module) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with adults with Autism (min 1 year).
• Full clean driving licence with willingness to drive Enable Ireland vehicles.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Knowledge of adult protection and lone working.

Responsibilities

• The role is to work as part of a team within the adult day service and the service owner's home, providing personalised supports.
• Assist with personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access to services in the community and via the virtual day service.
• Encourage and support opportunities for training, employment and greater inclusion in local communities.

Skills

Autism experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Disability knowledge

Day service experience

Education

QQI Level 5 in Care Skills

Job description

Enable Ireland in Limerick invites applications for an Adult Support Worker to join the day service and related community roles. You will provide personalised supports, assist with personal care and mobility, and help service users access local activities and our virtual day service.

We seek QQI Level 5 in Care Skills or equivalent, and at least 1 year with adults with Autism. A full clean driving licence is essential. This is a part-time permanent post with pro rata pay and a benefits package.