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 families.
Description
Social Care Worker - Residential
Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Hours: 24 hours month
Job reference: FPT_COIS24_2909
Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:
* A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
* Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
* At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
* Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
* Full drivers licence (manual) desirable
* 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
* 6.7 days annual leave pro rata
* 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, including a detailed induction before joining our services.
Qualifications required for a Social Care Worker:
* 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
* Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
* OR proof of application in progress with CORU.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker:
* 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
* Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCPs
* 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
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Social Care 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
Interview Step
* Shortlist
* Call
* Interview
* Offer
Health insurance
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Autism Initiatives Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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