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Social Care Worker
Autism Initiatives IrelandArklow, County Wicklow, IE19 days ago
Job descriptionAccess to Education Support Scheme Company pension with company contribution Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance 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 with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND 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 Proven experience in the implementation and development of support / care plans and PCP’s Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan Fluent English and excellent communication skills Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential 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
Social Care Worker - Residential
Hours : 39 hours per week
Job reference : SCW_MEAD_2606
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 year’s 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 drivers licence (manual) essential
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
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Social Care Worker • Arklow, County Wicklow, IE