Support Worker

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Naas; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; 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

Job summary

Autism A Chara (formerly Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG) in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Support Worker for its respite service. The role is 39 hours per week, with shifts on a rota basis to cover days, evenings, weekends and waking night duty shifts.

A QQI Level 5 in Health Care is essential, along with a good understanding of person-centred support for people with complex needs. Full, clean Irish driving licence is desirable to support vehicle duties, and the candidate must have permission

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification required.
• Passion for person-centred support and care.
• Ability to work within a rota, including evenings/weekends/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to residents in respite services.
• Assist with daily living activities and programme planning.
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with service users and team.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Person-centred care

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job reference: SW_PINES_1509

• 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

Support Worker - Respite service

Naas, Co. Kildare

39 hours per week

Job reference: SW_PINES_1509

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/ Sou…