Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Bray, Wicklow, Ireland Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG Full time
Support Worker - Residential

30 hours per week

Job reference: SW_COIS30_0608

Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker:
  • A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
  • Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
  • Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
  • 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
  • 17 days annual leave
  • Premium rates for evening and weekend work
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Your Birthday off, to treat yourself
  • Paid breaks
  • Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
  • Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

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:
  • 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
  • Fluent English and excellent communication skills
  • Full, clean drivers licence (manual) desirable

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Support 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
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