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Autism Initiatives Ireland

Social Care Worker - ResidentialFixed term contractAshford, Co. WicklowJob reference: SCW_PADDFT_1909Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:<ul><li>A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential</li><li>Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker</li><li>At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs</li><li>Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts</li><li>Full drivers licence (manual) desirable</li><li>Permission to work in Ireland essential</li></ul>ScheduleStaff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.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, including a detailed induction before joining our services.</li></ul>Qualifications required for a Social Care Worker:<ul><li>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 CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR</li><li>A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology withat least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND</li><li>Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker</li><ul><li>OR proof of application in progress with CORU.</li></ul></ul>Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker:<ul><li>Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector</li><li>Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism</li><li>Proven ability to work on own initiative</li><li>Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s</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 Social Care 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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