Senior Social Care Worker – Gorey, Co. Wexford
Salary: from €44,515.00 per annum Contract Type: Specific purpose contract Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SSCW_WILLS_2911 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Gorey, Co. Wexford Closing Date:13th December 2024
Due to expansion in the Organisation we are recruiting for the following:
39 hours per week – Specific Purpose Contract
Salary starting from €44,515 per annum (€21.95 per hour) depending on experience
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 Senior Social Care Worker 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.
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.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.
Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Social Care Worker
* At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
* Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
* 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
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team
* Proven experience in managing team rota
* Experience of leading/chairing meetings
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
Qualifications required:
* 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 with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.
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