Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Ashford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; 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 and weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker to join our residential service in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role is a 39-hour week on a specific purpose contract, with a focus on supporting people with complex needs.

The successful candidate will hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or equivalent, be eligible for CORU registration, and be willing to work evenings, weekends and night shifts, including driving service vehicles if required.

Qualifications

• 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 application in progress is required.
• Availability to work rota including evenings, weekends and waking night duties.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence desirable with potential to drive service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the person to identify needs and preferences.
• Adapt communication to the individual’s needs.
• Be patient, engaging and kind while delivering support.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines, including personal care.
• Support participation in community activities and develop new skills.
• Help the person understand their rights and participate in decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Autism awareness

Independent worker

Care plan development

Person-centered care

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 7 Social Care degree

Job description

Social Care Worker - Residential

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

39 hours per week

Specific purpose contract

Job reference: SCW_PADDSP_0309

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 (manual) desirable 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 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
• 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 (manual) desirable 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