Reference: SSCWP2909
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Social Care Worker 3029
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Health region: HSE Dublin and Midlands
County:
* Kildare
Location: Naas
Recruiter: Autism Initiatives Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee
Contract type:
* Permanent Wholetime
Post specific related information
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
Proposed interview date: TBC
Application details: Fiona Bartlett, asdirecruitment@autisminitiatives.org, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636
Informal enquiries: Fiona Bartlett, asdirecruitment@autisminitiatives.org, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636
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