Social Care Worker

Autism A Chara; Gorey; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick pay & health care plans

Pension scheme

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Gorey, Co. Wexford is seeking a Social Care Worker to join our Irish charity focused on delivering specialist services for adults with autism.

The role concentrates on residential, respite and day services, helping individuals to live independently and engage with their communities. We value compassionate, patient staff who can work flexible shifts, driving responsibilities and CORU registration.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or equivalent is essential.
• Registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker or application in progress.
• At least six months' experience supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication 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 understand rights and support informed decisions.

Skills

CORU registration

Social care experience

Drivers license

Work shifts availability

Permission to work in Ireland

Education

QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice (degree level)

Job description

Who We Are

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 are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.

Description

Social Care Worker - Respite

Gorey, Co. Wexford

39 hours per week

Job reference: SCW_WILL_0911

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, independent Irish charity. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support, our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities, our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

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.

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
• Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
• OR proof of application in progress with CORU.
• 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

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