Salary: from €15.82 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: FAC_DUBH30_1803 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Closing Date:01st April 2025
Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.
In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team plays in the lives of those we support, our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
* Help the people we support to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.
* Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
* Support individuals to engage in their community.
* Help individuals learn new skills and understand their rights.
* Adapt communication style to suit individual needs.
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 for Person Centred Plans.
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
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!
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy.
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities.
Full Job Specification available on request
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