Support Worker (12 hours per week)

Rezoomo; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Birthday day off

Discount scheme

Career development

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with complex needs in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The role is residential with a minimum of 12 hours per week, requiring QQI Level 5 Health Care and a passion for person-centred support.

You will work shifts including evenings and weekends, drive service vehicles when required, and join a team focused on wellbeing, independence, and community participation. Benefits include pension, sick pay, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for person-centred support and working with people with complex needs.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights.
• Full, clean Irish driver’s licence (manual) required.
• Permission to work in Ireland essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults with autism in residential settings.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support community engagement and skill development.
• Collaborate with the team to implement care plans.
• Maintain accurate notes and communicate needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fluent English

Driving licence

Ability to work on own initiative

Person-centred approach

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Com

We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Com Show more

Description

Support Worker - Residential

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

12 hours per week minimum

Job reference: FPT_COIS12_1809

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 (manual) 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
• 6.7 days annual leave pro rata
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• 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:

• 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 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

Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.

Health insurance

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Life insurance

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

Sabbatical Leave

Public Transport Assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Team Bonding Events

Opportunities for Advancement

An extra day off on your Birthday

Work/Life Balance

Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

E-Learning and Development opportunities

Autism A Chara is an Equal Opportunity Employer