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Autism Initiatives Ireland

Support Worker – Residential service38.5 hours per week - Permanent ContractJob reference: SW_COIS38.5_0501Shared Night DutyEssential criteria for the position of Support Worker:<ul><li>A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential</li><li>Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs</li><li>Programme Planning Person Centred Plans</li><li>Availability to work night shifts on a shared rota basis including every second weekend (waking night duty shifts), 9-hour shifts (11pm-8am).</li><li>Full, drivers licence (manual) desirable</li><li>Permission to work in Ireland essential</li></ul>Benefits Include<ul><li>Access to Education Support Scheme</li><li>Company pension with company contribution</li><li>Sick Pay &amp; Access to Health Insurance</li><li>Paid Maternity leave</li><li>Paid Paternity leave</li><li>22 days annual leave</li><li>Premium rates for evening and weekend work</li><li>Bike to work scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!</li><li>Paid breaks</li><li>Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy</li><li>Fantastic development and career progression opportunities</li></ul>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:<ul><li>Ability to work on own initiative</li><li>Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs</li><li>Programme Planning Person Centred Plans</li><li>Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities</li><li>Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan</li><li>Fluent English and excellent communication skills</li><li>Full, clean drivers licence (manual) desirable</li></ul>Who the people we support would like support from:We are looking for a Support Worker who can:<ul><li>Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me</li><li>Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.</li><li>Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.</li><li>Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care</li><li>Support me to engage in my community</li><li>Help me learn new skills</li><li>Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions</li></ul>Full Job Specification available on request

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