Social Care Worker 

Positions available in Swords, Co. Dublin & Celbridge Co. Kildare

Terms: Part time hours; initial 1-year fixed term contract

ROLE SUMMARY

Social Care Worker required to support two energetic, active young men with autism living in Dublin north-east and a young man in Celbridge Co. Kildare. Your role is to support them to develop their independence in their home and to lead a meaningful, inclusive, enjoyable life. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative with good common sense and a good sense of humour.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Social Care Workers must have a full driver licence and be prepared to drive company vehicles
• Social Care Workers support each person in all areas of their lives – in their home and community.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Experience in the social care/intellectual disability sector preferably in residential and day service settings
• Skills to support people with autism in ordinary places in the community
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Full, clean driver’s license
• Available to work residential hours which will include shift work/ sleepovers and weekends as part of an established friendly team.
• Proficient in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Hold a relevant qualification to degree level in the area of social care

SALARY:

• Competitive salary based on HSE PayScale’s.

BENEFITS

• Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)
• Excellent training and support and supervision from a line manager structure.
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Tuition Support Scheme
• Bike to Work scheme
• Option to join the Health Service credit union
• Maternity benefits
• Free Parking

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications via cover letter and up to date CV to be forwarded to sarah@daracommunityliving.ie

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer