Senior Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Wicklow; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 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

Career progression with induction

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker to support individuals with autism and complex needs in Wicklow. The role requires delivering person-centred care, managing a team, and coordinating rosters while fostering independence and community involvement.

Applicants should have a QQI level 7 award or higher in social care (or related degree) and CORU registration or progress toward it. A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential, and shifts may include evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or related degree is essential.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker or proof of application in progress is required.
• At least 1 year of recent experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence (manual) required to drive service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to people with complex needs and autism.
• Lead and manage a care team and rota.
• Chair meetings and participate in team coordination.
• Support daily living activities, community engagement, and skills development.
• Ensure care delivery follows each person’s PCP and care plan.

Skills

Shift work availability

Leadership experience

Fluent English

Driver's licence

Autism/complex needs experience

Education

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

Third-level qualification in Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker - Respite service

Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

Job reference: SSCW_BAYSP_2309

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 (manual) 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 (manual) 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

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