Social Care Worker

OASIS Group; 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 & paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening & weekend premium rates

Birthday day off

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ashford, Co. Wicklow invites applications for a Social Care Worker. The role is based in Wicklow and involves 39 hours per week with rota-based shifts including evenings, weekends, and night duties.

A QQI Level 7 in Social Care or degree in Social Care/Studies is essential, with CORU registration or in-progress. Strong commitment to supporting adults with autism is required. Benefits include education support, pension, sick pay, paid leave, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or degree level is essential.
• CORU registration as Social Care Worker (or in progress) is required.
• At least 6 months experience as Social Care Worker with complex needs.
• Irish driving licence with ability to drive service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication style to individual needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support engagement in the community and learning new skills.
• Help understand rights and support decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Independence

Autism awareness

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Third-level degree in Social Work/Psychology

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 Show more

Description

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!
• 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 withat 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.

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