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Support Worker

Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG

Gorey

On-site

EUR 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A community support organization in Gorey is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with complex needs. The successful candidate will have a full QQI level 5 Health Care qualification and a passion for person-centred support. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, supporting community engagement, and adapting communication styles. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to Education Support Scheme
Company pension with contribution
Sick Pay & Health Insurance
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
39 days annual leave
Premium rates for evening and weekend work
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Birthday off
Paid breaks
Discount with Cara Pharmacy
Development opportunities

Qualifications

  • Full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
  • Genuine passion for providing person-centred support.
  • Availability to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily living activities including personal care.
  • Support engagement in the community.
  • Help individuals learn new skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Fluent English

Education

Full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care
Job description
Support Worker - Respite service

Craanford, Co. Wexford

39 hours per week

Job reference: SW_WILLSP_0810

Overview

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 drivers licence (manual) essential
  • Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
  • Access to Education Support Scheme
  • Company pension with company contribution
  • Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
  • Paid Maternity leave
  • Paid Paternity leave
  • 39 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 (manual) essential
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

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