Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner

TTM Healthcare Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

TTM Healthcare is seeking dedicated Social Care Workers/Autism Practitioners for a leading residential service in Kildare. This full-time permanent position requires candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in caring for individuals with Autism. Successful applicants will have a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, educational support, and ample annual leave.

Benefits

Access to Educational Support Schemes

Premium rates

Competitive salary scale

Company pension with contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

27 days of annual leave

Bike-to-Work scheme

Training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Access to Health Insurance

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent experience in a similar role.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Eligibility for CORU Registration.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism in residential and community settings.
• Work a combination of residential and day service hours.
• Participate in a Monday-Sunday roster as needed.

Skills

Understanding of HIQA regulations

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Studies

Relevant third-level degree in social work, psychology, or allied health

Post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies

Job description

TTM Healthcare are currently recruiting Social Care Workers/Autism Practitioners on behalf of a leading residential service who provides support to individuals with Austism.

We are recruiting for a number for locations in the Kildare area and contracts are full time permanent working a 39 hour week.

Applicants must have full, clean driving licence. The successful candidate will be working a combination of Residential and day service hours currently between Monday-Friday but this is subject to change as need arises and may result in a Monday-Sunday roster.

Their Service Users attend for community based residential supports. These are busy homes with individuals supported enjoying a mixture of home and community-based activities.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Studies from an accredited institution, OR
  • A recognised qualification equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award (NARIC), OR
  • Relevant third-level degree in social work, psychology, or allied health, OR
  • Post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies.
  
  

Essential Criteria:
• At least one year of recent experience in a similar role.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
• Must be eligible for CORU Registration.

Benefits:

• Access to Educational Support Schemes to further your professional development.
• Premium rates
• A competitive salary scale ranging from €35,216 to €50,954 (based on a 39-hour week).
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
• Company pension with contributions (including income protection and death-in-service benefits).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (service-dependent).
• 27 days of annual leave
• Bike-to-Work scheme.
• Training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Option to join the Health Service Credit Union.
• Access to Health Insurance.

For more information and to view a full job description, call Louise on 0876845076