Support Worker (24 hours per month)

Rezoomo; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

3 days annual leave pro rata

Evening/weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday day off

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

E-Learning and Development

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ireland invites applications for a part-time Support Worker - Residential based in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. This role offers 24 hours per month with a rota that includes evenings and weekends, supporting adults with complex needs in residential, respite, and day services.

You will hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, demonstrate person-centred support, and work with initiative. A full driving licence is desirable to enable service vehicle use.

Qualifications

• A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Passion for person-centred support.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Full, clean driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communications to my needs.
• Be fun, patient and kind.
• Assist daily living activities including personal care.
• Support community engagement.
• Help me learn new skills.
• Support rights and decision making.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Own initiative

Driver's licence

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

24 hours per month

Job reference: FPT_PADD24_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 drivers licence (manual) 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 Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 3 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked
• 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) 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

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