Residential Support Worker — Person-Centred Care

Autism A Chara; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Company pension

Sick pay & health insurance

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Annual leave pro rata

Evening/weekend rates

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Cara Pharmacy discount

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Support Worker for residential settings in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement, with shifts on a rota including evenings, weekends and waking nights.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, along with strong communication, initiative, and a passion for person-centred support. Benefits include pension, health insurance, paid leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Passion for person-centred support.
• Availability to work rota shifts including evenings, weekends and waking night duty

Responsibilities

• Learn about me and what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication style to suit my needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and 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

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Key Worker philosophy

Programme Planning

Fluent English

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Autism A Chara is seeking a Support Worker for residential settings in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and community engagement, with shifts on a rota including evenings, weekends and waking nights.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, along with strong communication, initiative, and a passion for person-centred support. Benefits include pension, health insurance, paid leave, and development opportunities.