Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara; Ashford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/Weekend premium

Bike to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker for a residential service in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role offers 39 hours per week with a rota including evenings, weekends, and night shifts. You will support residents with complex needs, implement care plans, and promote independence.

Essential criteria include a QQI Level 7 Social Care award and CORU registration or progress, plus a full Irish driving license. Training and development opportunities are highlighted in the package.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or equivalent at degree level.
• Registration with CORU as Social Care Worker or in progress.
• Minimum 6 months experience supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents in the residential service.
• Implement and develop care plans and PCPs, in line with regulations.
• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Engage residents to promote community involvement.

Skills

CORU registration knowledge

Autism awareness

Communication skills

Initiative and reliability

Care plans/PCP

Driving license

Duties on evenings/weekends

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Relevant degree (Social Work/Psychology)

Job description

Social Care Worker - Residential service

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

39 hours per week

Job reference: SCW_COIS_1409

Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
• Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
• At least six month's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
• 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
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services.

Qualifications required for a 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 Social Care Worker:

• 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
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
• 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
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• 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 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.