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 Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evenings/weekends

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker - Residential for a 39-hour-per-week role based in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

This is a specific purpose contract to cover maternity leave in our residential services, offering stable hours and a structured induction. The ideal candidate will hold a QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care (or equivalent) and be eligible to register with CORU, with at least six months’ recent experience.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential.
• Proof of CORU registration as a Social Care Worker or application in progress.
• At least six months’ recent experience supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support individuals to engage in their community.
• Deliver care plans in line with PCPs and current regulations.
• Maintain safety and dignity in all interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience and kindness

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Job description

Social Care Worker - Residential

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

39 hours per week

Specific purpose contract to cover maternity leave

Job reference: SCW_BLOSSP_1808

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