Overview
Support Worker, Kilcock, Co. Kildare | Terms: 1-year fixed term contract
Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Support Worker to support an active young man with autism living in Kilcock, Co Kildare. This gentleman loves the outdoors and enjoys spending time in his local community. Your role is to support him to develop his independence in his home and to lead a meaningful, inclusive, enjoyable life. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative with a positive outlook.
Essential Criteria
* Experience in the social care/intellectual disability sector
* Experience of supporing a people with autism
* Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
* Full, clean driver's license
* Available to work residential hours which will include shift work/ sleepovers and weekends.
* Hold a relevant qualification in area of health/social care
Salary
Competitive salary based on HSE PayScale's.
Benefits
* Positive and supportive work culture
* Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)
* Excellent training, support and supervision
* Career progression opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Tuition Support Scheme
* Bike to Work scheme
* Option to join the Health Service credit union
* Maternity benefit
* Free Parking
How to apply
Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Dara is an equal opportunities employer
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