Support Worker (48 hours per month)

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Pension plan

Sick pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Annual leave

Evening/weekend pay

Bike to work

Employee assistance

Birthday leave

Paid breaks

Pharmacy discount

Career progression

Job summary

Autism A Chara seeks a compassionate Support Worker to join our residential team in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. The role involves delivering person-centred care to residents, supporting daily living activities, and promoting community engagement within a values-driven service.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential; candidates should be able to work on a rota including evenings and weekends, and hold a full Irish driving license if required.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Genuine passion for providing person centred support.
• Ability to work within a rota including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support residents to engage in the community and learn new skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Awareness of Key Worker/ SupportWorker

Programme Planning Person Centred

Fluent English

Education

QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Job reference: FPT_OAKS_0408

• 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 desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Support Worker - Residential

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

48 hours per month minimum

Job reference: FPT_OAKS_0408

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 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 Care plans
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 6.7 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 desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles

Who the people we support would like support from:

• 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.