Respite Support Worker - Flexible Schedules & Growth

Rezoomo; Gorey; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Sick Pay

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Learning and Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP

Staff Discounts

Team Bonding Events

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a Respite service, offering a 39 hours per week role. The role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a full driving licence, with shifts including evenings, weekends and nights.

Excellent communication, initiative and a passion for person-centred care are essential. Benefits include pension, paid time off, health care plans, and excellent development opportunities within a supportive Irish charity setting.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy for people with complex needs.
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans.
• Availability to work shifts including evenings, weekends and waking night duty.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence essential.
• Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication style to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community and help learn new skills.
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make decisions.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Full clean driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Autism A Chara is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a Respite service, offering a 39 hours per week role. The role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a full driving licence, with shifts including evenings, weekends and nights.

Excellent communication, initiative and a passion for person-centred care are essential. Benefits include pension, paid time off, health care plans, and excellent development opportunities within a supportive Irish charity setting.