Social Care Worker - Maternity leave cover

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

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium

Bike to work

Employee assistance programme

Birthday leave

Paid breaks

Career progression and induction

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker for a residential setting in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. The role is a 39-hour-per-week fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will hold a QQI level 7 in Social Care (or equivalent) and be eligible for CORU registration, with experience supporting people with complex needs. A full driving licence and the ability to work a rota including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 in Social Care or equivalent at degree level is essential
• Proof of CORU registration or in-progress CORU application
• At least 6 months recent experience supporting people with complex needs
• Willingness to work on a rota including evenings, weekends, and night shifts
• Full clean Irish driving licence essential for driving service vehicles

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Autism awareness

Initiative

Care planning

Person-centered approach

English communication

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care (degree level)

CORU registration eligibility

6 months relevant experience

Job description

Social Care Worker - Residential

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

39 hours per week

Specific purpose contract to cover maternity leave

Job reference: SCW_BLOSSP_1509

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:

• 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.