Assistant Support Worker & Social Care Worker - Kildare
by: Nua Healthcare
The job offer is available for the following event:
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative and experienced with a passion for engaging with clients on a daily basis.
The Company
Nua Healthcare specialises in providing Residential care, Community outreach and Day services to adults and children with complex support requirements on both the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health spectrums. We pride ourselves in providing true person-centred care for individuals in their own home or in appropriate community-based care facilities.
Objectives Of The Job
- Previous experience within the area of Social Care
- Experience of report writing, personal support plans, people and roster management
- Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality
- Flexible, Responsible and mature approach to work
- Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills
- Excellent working knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
- Excellent Written, Spoken and Listening skills
Skills Required
- Working with Individuals on the ASD spectrum
- Experience working with Challenging Behaviour
- Desirable Criteria for Applicants
- A Fetac Level 5 award in Social Care or Healthcare (Or working towards same)
- Experience of report writing
- Flexible and adaptable nature
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Applicants for this position must have a Full Clean Driver’s License
- Experience in a service for individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and/or Mental Health
Benefits
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
- Continuous Professional development
- Fantastic development & career opportunities & more …….
Please note due to the volume of applications/CV's panels will be formed for futures posts