Support Worker – Naas

at  Autism Initiatives

Salary: from €27,990 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: SWPINES1406
Job Location: Ireland
Job Area: Naas, Co. Kildare
Closing Date: 28th June 2024
Due to expansion in the Organisation we are recruiting for the following:

SALARY STARTING FROM €27,990.00 PER ANNUM (€13.80 PER HOUR)

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 Support 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.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED OF A SUPPORT WORKER

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Full drivers licence essential

Please refer the Job description for details