Salary: from €24.98 per hour Contract Type: Fixed Term Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: TL_WLFT_0705 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Gorey, Co. Wexford Closing Date:06th June 2025Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.Skills/Abilities required of a Team Leader/PICThree years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employeesProven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care SectorUnderstanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autismProven ability to work on own initiativeAbility to work alone in coordinating and managing developing servicesProven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’sPlaces the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activitiesDelivers support according to the person’s PCP and care planFluent English and excellent communication skillsWho the people we support would like support from:We are looking for people who can:Learn about me: what I need and what is important to meAdapt 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 careSupport me to engage in my communityHelp me learn new skillsSupport me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisionsScheduleStaff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.Benefits IncludeAccess to Education Support SchemeCompany pension with company contributionSick Pay & Access to Health InsurancePaid Maternity leavePaid Paternity leave4 days annual leavePremium rates for evening and weekend workBike to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeYour Birthday off, to treat yourself!Discount scheme with Cara PharmacyFantastic development and career progression opportunitiesFull Job Specification available on requestWork with usThinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHereAutism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.
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