Support Worker (24 hours per month)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Wicklow; On-site; EUR 3,200 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

3 days annual leave pro rata

Premium rates for evening and weekend

Job summary

Ashford, Co. Wicklow-based Support Worker role offering residential care with a focus on person-centred planning and community participation. The position requires availability for rota shifts including evenings and weekends, and possibly waking night duties.

Applicants should hold a QQI Level 5 Health/Care qualification and a valid manual driving licence is desirable to operate service vehicles. This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals with complex needs while working in a

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Understanding of Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy.
• Ability to plan with Person Centred Plans.
• Availability for rota work including evenings, weekends and waking night duties.
• Full, manual driving licence desirable to drive service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals in residential settings.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support community participation and skill development.
• Learn about each person\'s needs and rights.

Skills

Excellent communication

Initiative

Person centred planning

Fluent English

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health/Care

Tools

Driver's licence (manual)

Job description

Job reference: FPT_PADD24_1808

• 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

Support Worker - Residential

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

24 hours per month

Job reference: FPT_PADD24_1808

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!
• 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) 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.