We are seeking to recruit a number of Social Care Workers to join our growing Outreach and Community team at Nua Homecare. The purpose of the roles is to support individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome/Autistic Spectrum Disorder within their own homes and communities. These challenging roles require particular flexibility to appropriately support people and their families.

Key duties associated with the role

Support people who use the service

Promote and nurture person centered planning using key worker systems and shared goal setting, maintaining confidentiality at all times
Identify supports and work in partnership with the individual, their family and other supports as outlined within individual plans

Skills required
Working with Individuals on the ASD spectrum
Experience of using PEC’s
Experience working with Challenging Behaviour

Desirable Criteria for Applicants
A Third Level Qualification relevant to the human services sector – e.g. Applied Social Studies in Social Care – Childcare/ECCE qualifications are preferable
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

Further Desirable Training
Children’s First
Basic First Aid
Manual/Patient Handling
If you are interested in applying for the role please contact Olivia Geraghty or Sharon Lohan, only applicants meeting the specific criteria will be called for interview.

Contact: Olivia/Sharon at Nua Homecare on- 045-856592
E-mail: Olivia@nuahealthcare.ie/s.lohan@nuahealthcare.ie
Website: www.qualityhomecare.ie