Senior Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara; Ashford; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Company pension

Sick pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

22 days leave

Evening/weekend uplift

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ashford, Co. Wicklow is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker for our residential service. The role is 39 hours per week and involves supporting people with complex needs, including evenings and weekends on a rota.

You must have a QQI level 7 in Social Care or related degree and CORU registration or registration in progress. A full Irish driving licence is essential. You will lead a team, manage rostas, and contribute to person-centred plans while fostering autonomy and community

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
• Proof of CORU registration or application in progress is required
• At least 1 year’s recent experience as Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
• rota shifts including evenings and weekends; sleep-in duties may be required
• Full, clean Irish driver’s licence essential
• Eligibility to work in Ireland is required

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team for residential care
• Manage team rota and meetings
• Deliver person-centred support aligned with PCP and care plan
• Support daily living activities and community engagement
• Ensure compliance with current social care legislation and regulations
• Maintain high standards of communication with service users and families

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Leadership

Initiative

Team supervision

Autism understanding

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care/Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice

Degree in Social Work/Psychology

CORU registration or in progress

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker - Residential service

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

39 hours per week

Job reference: SSCW_COIS_0810

Essential criteria for the position of Senior Social Care Worker:

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
• Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
• OR proof of application in progress with CORU.
• At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep-in duties.
• Full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services

Qualifications required for a Senior Social Care Worker:

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR
• A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND
• Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
• OR proof of application in progress with CORU.

Skills/Abilities Required Of a Senior Social Care Worker

• At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
• Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
• Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
• Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
• Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
• Proven experience in managing team rota
• Experience of leading/chairing meetings
• Full, clean drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles

Who the people we support would like support from:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including 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

Full Job Specification available on request

Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.