Flexible Social Care Worker - Disability & Autism Support

AA Euro Healthcare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency work

Competitive rates

Experience across residential services

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Social Care Workers for relief and ongoing agency opportunities across Kildare County. We are looking for experienced and motivated Social Care Workers with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

If you are looking for flexible agency work, competitive rates and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of residential services, we would love to hear

Qualifications

• Requires Social Care qualification for registration in Ireland.
• Current CORU registration where required for placement.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism.
• Experience in residential, disability or high-support services.
• Knowledge of person-centred and rights-based care approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management and HIQA standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full clean driving licence for driving manual vehicles in Ireland.
• Garda Vetting or willingness to complete the process.
• Police clearance where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and community inclusion.
• Support individualised plans, daily living activities and personal care.
• Work with families, advocates and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support individuals with complex needs and implement Positive Behaviour Support plans.
• Manage risks and report safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support safe medication practices in line with training and policies.
• Follow HIQA standards and organisational procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide guidance where required.

Skills

Social Care

CORU registration

Driving licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

recognised Social Care qualification

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Social Care Workers for relief and ongoing agency opportunities across Kildare County. We are looking for experienced and motivated Social Care Workers with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

If you are looking for flexible agency work, competitive rates and the opportunity to gain experience across a range of residential services, we would love to hear