Senior Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Ashford; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening & weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Induction and career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ashford, Co. Wicklow seeks a Senior Social Care Worker for a residential service. Essential QQI Level 7 in Social Care or equivalent, CORU registration or progress with CORU, and at least 1 year of experience with complex needs. Must hold a full Irish driving licence and be eligible to work in Ireland.

The role requires rota-based shifts, including evenings and weekends, with potential sleep-in duties. Excellent development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• A QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential.
• Proof of CORU registration as a Social Care Worker or proof of application in progress with CORU.
• At least one year’s recent experience as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs.
• Full, clean Irish drivers licence and permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with complex needs in a residential setting according to PCP and care plan.
• Lead and chair team meetings and manage staff rostering.
• Deliver care with person-centred approaches and uphold current legislation.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker - Residential service

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Job reference: SSCW_COIS_1009

• 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

Senior Social Care Worker - Residential service

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

Job reference: SSCW_COIS_1009

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:

We are looking for a Senior Social Care Worker who can:

• 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