Support Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); 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 Care plans

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

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our residential service in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role is 39 hours per week, with shift work including evenings and weekends. A full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, and a passion for person-centred support is key. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, community engagement, and skill development for our clients.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for providing person-centred support is key.
• Willingness to work shifts on a rota including evenings, weekends, and night duty.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support to engage in the community and learn new skills.
• Respect client rights and help with decision making.
• Learn about individual needs and adapt communication accordingly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English

Programme Planning

Person-centred approach

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Support Worker - Residential service

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!
• Paid breaks
• 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:

• Excellent communication skills
• 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