Senior Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara; Ashford; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible schedules

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Autism A Chara seeks a Senior Social Care Worker in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role supports adults with autism across residential, respite, and community services. The candidate will supervise a team, manage rosters including evenings and sleep-ins, and promote independent living in a supportive environment.

Essential: QQI Level 7 in Social Care, CORU registration or in progress, and at least 1 year in a similar role. Irish driving license and permission to work in Ireland required.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or applied Social Care/Studies (degree level) is essential.
• Proof of CORU registration as Social Care Worker, or application in progress.
• At least 1 year experience as Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs.
• Experience supervising/managing a team and rota management.
• Full, clean Irish drivers license and permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to adults with autism in residential, respite and day services.
• Supervise and manage a team, including rostering and shift planning (including evenings/weekends/sleep-ins).
• Engage with individuals and families to support daily living and community participation.
• Deliver individualized services while promoting independence and quality of life.

Skills

Social care

Team supervision

Communication

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Job description

Who We Are

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Com

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Com Show more

Description

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

39 hours per week

Job reference: SSCW_ASHF_0911

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.

We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to enjoy. In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile. Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible. No two autistic people are the same and therefore no two jobs with us are the same.

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!
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services

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
• Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
• Proven experience in managing team rota
• 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

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

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

Health insurance

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Life insurance

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

Sabbatical Leave

Public Transport Assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Team Bonding Events

Opportunities for Advancement

An extra day off on your Birthday

Work/Life Balance

Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

E-Learning and Development opportunities

Autism A Chara is an Equal Opportunity Employer