Social Care Worker. Irlanda

We are looking for a resilient and friendly 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.

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.

Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker

•    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

•    Fluent English and excellent communication skills

•    Full, clean drivers licence desirable