Social Care Worker Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Terms: Flexible Hours, Part time; Initial 1-year fixed term contract

ROLE SUMMARY

Social Care Worker required to support an active young man with autism living in Celbridge, Co Kildare. This gentleman loves the outdoors and swimming and enjoys spending time in his local community. Your role is to support him to develop his independence in his 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 the 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
• Experience with low arousal method
• 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