Social Care Worker

Social Care Worker \- Respite service

Naas, Co. Kildare

39 hours per week

Job reference: SCW\_PIN\_2705

Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:

• A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential


• Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker


• At least one years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs


• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts


• Full, clean drivers licence essential


• Permission to work in Ireland essential

• Access to Education Support Scheme


• Company pension with company contribution


• Sick Pay \& Access to Health Care plans


• Paid Maternity leave


• Paid Paternity leave


• 22 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, including a detailed induction before joining our services.

• 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


• 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


• Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker


• + OR proof of application in progress with CORU.

• 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 PCPs


• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities


• Delivers support according to the persons PCP and care plan


• Fluent English and excellent communication skills


• Full, clean drivers licence essential

We are looking for a Social Care 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

Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.

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