Support Worker - Maternity cover

Autism A Chara (previously Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG); Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening/Weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara (formerly Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG) is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our residential team in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

The role involves person-centred support for residents with complex needs, with a 39-hour week and a rota that includes evenings and weekends. Applicants should hold a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and possess a genuine passion for person-centred care.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Passion for providing person-centred support to people with complex needs is key.
• Must be capable of working shifts on a rota including evenings, weekends and waking night duty shifts.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the person’s needs, preferences and goals.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs and promote independence.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines in a residential setting.
• Support the person to engage with their local community and activities.
• Contribute to person-centred planning and review processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Own initiative

Fluent English

Person-centred approach

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Job reference: SW_BLOSSSP_0309

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

Support Worker - Residential service

Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

39 hours per week

Job reference: SW_BLOSSSP_0309

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) 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
• 22 days annual leave
• 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