Social Care Worker – 6 month fixed term contract

at  Autism Initiatives

Salary: from €17.36 per hour
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: SCWFTPADD1406
Job Location: Ireland
Job Area: Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Closing Date: 28th June 2024

ASHFORD, CO. WICKLOW

Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)
Hours: 39 hours per week
Job Reference: SCWFTPADD1406
Salary: from €35,216.00 per annum
This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports autistic people to live life to the full. With nearly fifty years’ experience, Autism Initiatives work positively alongside autistic people, their families and carers providing specialist services tailored to each individual.
We are looking for a resilient and friendly Social Care Worker to join a team that works in partnership with people who use our services, to enable them to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep-in duties.
In return, Autism Initiatives will provide you with a full induction and ongoing learning to support you to obtain qualifications pertinent to the role. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED OF A SOCIAL CARE WORKER

• Eligible to register with CORU as 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 PCP’s
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence desirable

Please refer the Job description for details