About this role
We are seeking resilient, energetic and experienced Social Care Workers with excellent problem-solving skills 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. The purpose of the role is to support the day to day running of the services and inductions, and the Social Care Worker will be accountable for the facilitation and delivery of person-centred support. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. The Company: We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Our Services are funded and work in partnership with the HSE. We provide a broad range of services which include Community Support (Outreach), Day Horizons, Respite and Residential. Our Services are underpinned by a clear understanding of good autism practice. They are guided by a person-centred approach which focuses on understanding the needs an individual may have in relation to their Autism. Our Residential and Respite services are registered with HIQA. Our expectation is that people with Autism can learn and develop and we support this process every single day. We will create unique services for people to enable them to have ownership of their own lives and future. 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; • AND Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker OR proof of application in progress with CORU. Essential Criteria: • Experience in the social care/disability sector supporting people with complex needs. • Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector. • Full, drivers licence. • Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative and ability to work alone. • Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s. • Good command of the English language and excellent communication skills