Senior Social Care Worker Disability SSCWP2909
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference: SSCWP2909
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Social Care Worker 3029
Location: Naas, Kildare
Contract type: Permanent Wholetime
Qualifications required: A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORU's website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Social Care Worker: At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs. Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector. Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism. Proven ability to work on own initiative. Demonstrated leadership skills. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities. Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan. Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team. Proven experience in managing team rota. Experience of leading/chairing meetings. Full driver's licence essential.
Closing date: 30/10/2025 12:00:00
Application details: Fiona Bartlett, asdirecruitment@autisminitiatives.org, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636
* County: Kildare
* Contract type: Permanent Wholetime
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