Senior Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SSCWCD1308

Health Service Executive; Ashford; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive is seeking a Senior Social Care Worker for Autism A Chara in Ashford, Wicklow. The role requires leadership, supervision of a team, and responsibility for implementing person-centred care plans for individuals with autism.

Candidates should have QQI Level 7 or relevant degree with CORU eligibility, plus experience in the social care sector. A full, clean driving licence is desirable and interview will be arranged in Wicklow.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice degree with CORU eligibility; 6 months relevant experience.
• OR 3rd level degree (Social Work/Psychology) with 2 years relevant experience; CORU eligible.
• Eligible to register with CORU as Social Care Worker.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a Social Care Worker team.
• Lead team rota planning and chair meetings.
• Deliver supports per person-centred plan and PCP.
• Maintain fluent English and strong communication.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Autism understanding

Education

QQI Level 7 / degree in Social Care

Social Work or Psychology degree

CORU registration eligible

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SSCWCD1308

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

SSCWCD1308

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Care Worker 3029

Section 39

Advertisement Type

Open to all

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Wicklow

Location

Ashford

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

"Qualifications required: 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 Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.

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 driver's licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles."

Proposed interview date

TBC

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

Informal enquiries

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636