Support Worker

Support Worker - Residential - Ashford, Co. Wicklow

39 hours per week - Permanent Contract

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 Workers 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.

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. 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.

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 desirable

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Generous Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

All staff are expected to:

• Work in the context of Autism Initiatives’ Vision, Mission and Philosophy and to use our ‘Five Point Star’ approach in order to support service users in achieving their goals.
• Work to develop their abilities in line with the Autism Initiatives Competency Framework.
• Recognise the positive abilities of service users and support our shared belief in lifelong learning.
• Adhere to the Autism Initiatives’ Code of Conduct and the General Social Care Council’s Code of Practice, showing a high degree of professionalism, resilience, and a willingness to remain committed during particularly demanding times.

How do I apply?

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Ashford, Co. Wicklow we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you require any support with the application process, please contact our friendly HR team on asdirecruitment@autisminitiatives.org who will be happy to help you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €30,288.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Are you currently resident in Ireland and available to commence work?

Licence/Certification:

• Full Irish Drivers Licence (desirable) (preferred)
• full QQI 5 major award in Health/Care (total 120 credits) (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/01/2025
Reference ID: SWPADD391812