Since first opening our doors in 2007, 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.Working alongside our colleagues in the UK (established in 1972) our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their fami
Since first opening our doors in 2007, 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.Working alongside our colleagues in the UK (established in 1972) our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their fami Show more
Description
Support Worker - Residential
Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
39 hours per week
Job reference: SW_BAY_0805
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 drivers licence (manual) essential
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* 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
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
Autism Initiatives Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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