Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Company pension

Sick pay health care

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

22 days leave

Evening/weekend premium

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG) is seeking a Social Care Worker for a residential setting in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. The role requires 39 hours per week and rota-based shifts including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty.

You will support individuals with complex needs, adhere to PCPs and care plans, and contribute to person-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, with at least 6 months recent experience
• Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker or proof of application in progress with CORU
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience delivering and developing support/care plans and PCPs

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt communication style to suit individual needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as patient and kind
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills and understand my rights to make my own decisions
• Deliver support according to the person’s PCP and care plan

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Autism awareness

Self-motivation

Care plan development

Communication skills

Driver's license

Community engagement

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

CORU registration eligible

Job description

Social Care Worker - Residential

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

39 hours per week

Job reference: SCW_STILL_1009

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) 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
• 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) 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