Salary: from €36,945.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: SCW_BLOSS_2708
Job Location: Ireland
Job Area: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Closing Date: 11th September 2024

Due to expansion in the Organisation we are recruiting for the following:

Social Care Worker – Residential
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
Salary starting from €36,945.00 per annum

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 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 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 drivers licence essential

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
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request