Support Worker (36 hours per week)
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Job summary
Autism A Chara is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred support in a residential setting. The role involves 36 hours per week with shifts including evenings and weekends, and requires a full QQI level 5 Health Care qualification and a valid driving licence where possible.
This Irish charity offers comprehensive benefits, a supportive development path, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with autism and related needs.
Qualifications
- Weaknesses and strengths are not specified; please refer to essential criteria for role.
- Programme Planning and Person Centred Plans are required.
- Availability for rota shifts, evenings, weekends, and nights.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred care and support to adults with complex needs.
- Assist with daily living activities and routines, including personal care.
- Support individuals to engage in the community and learn new skills.
- Work as part of a team and adapt communication to suit individual needs.
Skills
Education
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
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
- 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 desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- Paid Maternity leave
- Paid Paternity leave
- 20.3 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
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.
- 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 desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
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
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
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