Support Worker - Person-Centred Care, Flexible Shifts

Autism A Chara; Ashford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company contrib

Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening and 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 in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, is seeking a Support Worker for a residential service. 39 hours per week with shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty shifts.

The role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a passion for person-centred support for people with complex needs. A full Irish driving licence is desirable to drive service vehicles.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential.
• Ability to provide person-centred support to people with complex needs.
• Willingness to work rota shifts including evenings, weekends, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me.
• Adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Be engaging, patient and kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines.
• Support engagement in the community and help learn new skills.
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English

Driver's licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Autism A Chara in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, is seeking a Support Worker for a residential service. 39 hours per week with shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty shifts.

The role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a passion for person-centred support for people with complex needs. A full Irish driving licence is desirable to drive service vehicles.