Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Ashford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Cara Pharmacy discount

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism Initiatives Ireland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Residential service. The role involves assisting adults with autism in daily living, following person-centred plans, and supporting community participation. Training will be provided with a detailed induction before you join the service.

We require a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a passion for enabling independence. The position offers rota shifts, including evenings and weekends, with terms aligned to a

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Genuine passion for providing person-centred support is key to success in the role.

Responsibilities

• Shifts are on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.
• Support individuals with complex needs following PCP and care plans.
• Promote independence and person-centred participation in daily activities.

Skills

Own initiative

Support Worker role

Person centred plans

People-focused care

Care plan delivery

Fluent English

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Support Worker – Residential service

39 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

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.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

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.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

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
• 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 manual drivers licence desirable

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for people 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

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• 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
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

Qualifications required:

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.

Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.