Support Worker

OASIS Group; Ashford; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Sick pay & health care plans

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday day off

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Professional development

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred support to adults across residential, respite, day services in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role requires full commitment to rota shifts, including evenings, weekends and some night duties.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Health Care and demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work independently as part of a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred support is key.
• Able to work shifts on a rota including evenings, weekends and night duty.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the person: needs and priorities.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be engaging, patient and kind while supporting daily living tasks.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support community engagement and participation.
• Help the person learn new skills and understand rights.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Person Centred Plans

Key Worker awareness

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

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: SW_COIS_1409

Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker:

• A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
• Full, clean Irish drivers licence desirable 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

Qualifications required for a Support Worker:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker:

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Support 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.

• 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