Support Worker - Maternity cover

Rezoomo; Leinster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib.

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend

Job summary

Autism A Chara is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to fill a fixed-term maternity leave contract. Based in Ireland, this role is 39 hours per week with a shift rota including evenings and weekends.

A full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, along with a commitment to person-centred support for adults with complex needs. Benefits include education support, pension, sick pay, paid maternity and paternity leave, 22 days annual leave, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Experience with people with complex needs is valued.
• Ability to work shift rota incl. evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults with autism.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Promote community engagement and rights awareness.

Skills

Fluent English

Own initiative

Communication skills

Person-centered support

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Tools

Full Irish driving licence

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

Specific purpose contract to cover maternity leave

39 hours per week

Job reference: SW_BLOSSSP_0110

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) essential 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!
• 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) essential 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

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