Residential Support Worker – Person-Centred Care (Evenings/Weekends)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening and weekend pay premium

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday leave

Paid breaks

Cara Pharmacy discount

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a residential service. The role is 39 hours per week, on a rota including evenings and weekends, with waking night shifts.

You will hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and embrace person-centred planning, with excellent communication. A full Irish driver’s licence (manual) is essential to drive service vehicles.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to the role.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication style to suit individual needs.
• Be fun and engaging while showing patience and kindness.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support community engagement and learning new skills.
• Help the person understand rights and participate in decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English

Person-centred planning

Driver's license (manual)

Education

QQI level 5 Health Care

Job description

Autism A Chara in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a residential service. The role is 39 hours per week, on a rota including evenings and weekends, with waking night shifts.

You will hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and embrace person-centred planning, with excellent communication. A full Irish driver’s licence (manual) is essential to drive service vehicles.