Salary: from €30,288 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SW_PADD39_1812 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Ashford, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:10th January 2025
Support Worker – Ashford, Co. Wicklow
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 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.
Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker
* 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
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!
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
Before you start
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.
Apply now
To apply, please complete the online job application form.
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