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Support worker – ashford

Ashford
Autism Initiatives
Support worker
Posted: 17 October
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Salary: from €30,288 per annumContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeJob Reference Number: SW_COIS_0210Job Location: IrelandJob Area: Ashford, Co. WicklowClosing Date: 03rd November 2025Support Worker – Residential service39 hours per week – Permanent ContractSince 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 Support WorkerAbility to work on own initiativeAwareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needsProgramme Planning Person Centred PlansPlaces 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 skillsFull, clean manual drivers licence desirableWho 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 needsBe fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kindAssist 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 leave22 days annual leavePremium rates for evening and weekend workBike to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeYour Birthday off, to treat yourselfPaid breaksDiscount scheme with Cara PharmacyFantastic development and career progression opportunitiesFull Job Specification available on request

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