Social Care Worker

Rezoomo; Ashford; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium rates

Bike to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Career progression and induction

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ashford, Co. Wicklow is seeking a Social Care Worker for a 39-hour per week, specific purpose contract in Residential services for adults with autism. The role requires CORU registration eligibility, a QQI Level 7 in Social Care, and experience with complex needs.

A full, clean Irish driving licence is desirable. Permission to work in Ireland is essential. The successful candidate will support daily living, facilitate community engagement, and help individuals exercise their

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• At least six months' recent experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Availability to work shifts including evenings, weekends and waking night duty.
• Full, clean Irish driver's licence desirable with ability to drive service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the person’s needs and preferences to tailor support.
• Adapt communication style to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support community engagement and learning new skills.
• Help individuals understand their rights and participate in decisions.

Skills

CORU registration eligibility

Experience with complex needs

Evenings/weekends/night duty

Irish driving licence

Right to work in Ireland

Education

QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care

Job description

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

Description

Social Care Worker - Residential

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

39 hours per week

Specific purpose contract

Job reference: SCW_PADDSP_0110

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!
• 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

Interview Steps

• Shortlist
• Call
• Interview
• Offer

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