Support Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Gorey; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Education support

Pension

Sick pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/weekend pay

Bike to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Autism A Chara, Gorey, is inviting applications for a Support Worker in our respite service. The role involves providing person-centred support, assisting with daily living activities, and helping individuals engage with their community.

Applicants must hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, have a full clean Irish driving licence, and be available to rota shifts including evenings, weekends and nights.

Formación

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Passion for providing person-centred support is key to success in the role.
• Ability to work shifts on a rota including evenings/weekends and waking night duties.
• Full, clean Irish driver’s licence essential; driving service vehicles may be required.
• Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Responsabilidades

• Learn about me: understand my needs and priorities.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be fun, engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support to engage in the community and learn new skills.
• Support me to understand my rights and make my own decisions.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Initiative

People skills

Fluent English

Educación

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Descripción del empleo

Job reference: SW_WILL_1809

Support Worker - Respite service

Gorey, Co. Wexford

39 hours per week

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 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
• 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 Irish drivers licence essential 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