Respite Social Care Worker - Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Autism A Chara; Ashford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; 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, to treat yourself!

Paid breaks

Career progression with induction

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker for respite services in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. The position is a specific purpose contract, with a 39-hour workweek and a rota including evenings, weekends and wake nights as required.

The role requires a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or related degree, CORU registration eligibility, and at least six months’ experience supporting individuals with complex needs. A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential.
• Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• Proof of CORU registration or application in progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of autism needs

Independent working

Care plan development

Person-centered approach

Education

QQI level 7 Award in Social Care

CORU registration eligibility

Job description

Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker for respite services in Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. The position is a specific purpose contract, with a 39-hour workweek and a rota including evenings, weekends and wake nights as required.

The role requires a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or related degree, CORU registration eligibility, and at least six months’ experience supporting individuals with complex needs. A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential.