Social Care Worker/ Autism Practitioner South Dublin Permanent Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner - Day Services, South Dublin Permanent, Full-time (39 hour/week) Location: Milltown Day Services Contract: Permanent full-time (39 hours/week) Salary Range: €35,216 - €50,954 per annum Salary Growth: Sector-wide increase of 9.25% over the next two years Driving Requirements: Full, clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle Who We Are At Gheel Autism Services, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with autism through their life journey. Our mission is to enable people to have fulfilling life experiences while promoting autonomy and empowering them to make their own choices. Our services include day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and various supported living options. We take a strengths-based approach, tailoring personalised plans to meet each individual's unique needs. Our team is committed to fostering independence, social inclusion, and overall well-being, ensuring that each person achieves outcomes that are meaningful to them. Why Join Us? As part of the Gheel team, you will receive: A competitive salary scale ranging from €35,216 to €50,954 (39-hour week). Professional Growth: Training, career progression, and education support. Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme, reflective practice, and supportive supervision. Annual Leave: Up to 25 days, plus various leave types such as paid maternity and paternity leave (dependant on service). Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, annual increments, pension (7% employer contribution), Death in Service benefit. Travel & Discounts: Bike-to-Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme. About the Role Gheel Autism Services provides person-cantered day opportunities across North and South Dublin, offering unique and tailored supports based on the choices, needs, and aspirations of the individuals we support. As part of our dedicated team, you will work closely with autistic adults to support them in building meaningful and independent lives. This includes helping individuals develop daily living skills, build confidence in managing their own routines, and explore pathways into education, training, and employment. You will also support them in accessing and participating in recreational and social activities that align with their interests and promote community inclusion. Each day is an opportunity to make a real impact by encouraging self-determination and helping individuals achieve personal goals. Our services are evolving in line with the New Directions model of service delivery, placing strong emphasis on person-led planning, community involvement, and sensory-aware environments. This approach ensures that every person receives personalised support in a way that reflects their needs, preferences, and communication styles. While our day services generally operate Monday to Friday during daytime hours, some flexibility may be required to accommodate the individual needs of those we support. In return, we offer a warm and collaborative working environment, annual salary increments, and strong opportunities for career progression and professional development through continuous training and support. 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. Must be eligible for CORU registration. Essential Criteria: Excellent communication & engagement skills At least one-year recent experience Ability to promote independence where applicable A thorough understanding of the New Directions Desirable Criteria: Experience of supporting individuals with a diagnosis of ASD and knowledge of Autism Experience of case management Experience of creating pathways to education, employment and housing and supporting people along those pathways. Awareness of areas such as mental health, homelessness, addiction, and social disadvantage within the Irish context. A full, clean driver's licence and access to own car for travelling to various locations only (please indicate on cover letter and/or curriculum vitae) The People We Support Want You to Have the Following Qualities: Patience Encouraging Non-judgemental Good Listening Skills Understanding Supportive Open-Minded Innovative Flexible Gheel Autism Services is proud to be an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments or support to participate fully in any stage of the process, please contact us at . Ready to Apply? To join our team, please submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided. The application deadline is Monday 29th of September 2025, at 5 PM, with interviews scheduled shortly after. Garda Vetting is required, and late applications will not be accepted. Be Part of Our Vision Join Gheel Autism Services and help create a culture of inclusive, independence-focused support. Together, we can empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and achieve their dreams. Apply today to make a difference!
Join to apply for the Social Care Worker/ Autism Practitioner role at Gheel Autism Services CLG 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Social Care Worker/ Autism Practitioner role at Gheel Autism Services CLG Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner (Two Positions) - Residential Team, Co. Kildare, Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week) Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism? Do you have experience in the social care or disability sector and a commitment to person-centred support? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative and dynamic team at Gheel Autism Services! Co. Kildare Permanent Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner (Two Positions) - Residential Team, Co. Kildare, Permanent, Full-Time (39 hours per week) Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism? Do you have experience in the social care or disability sector and a commitment to person-centred support? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative and dynamic team at Gheel Autism Services! Why Join Us? As Part Of The Gheel Team, You Will Receive Professional Growth: Training, career progression, and education support. Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme, reflective practice, and supportive supervision. Annual Leave: Up to 27 days, plus various leave types such as paid maternity and paternity leave (dependant on service). Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, annual increments, pension (7% employer contribution). Travel & Discounts: Bike-to-Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme. Who We Are At Gheel Autism Services, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with autism through their life journey. Our mission is to enable people to have fulfilling life experiences while promoting autonomy and empowering them to make their own choices. Our services include day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and various supported living options. We take a strengths-based approach, tailoring personalised plans to meet each individual's unique needs. Our team is committed to fostering independence, social inclusion, and overall well-being, ensuring that each person achieves outcomes that are meaningful to them. About The Role We are currently hiring for a Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner for our Kildare region. (Two Positions) Our Service Users attend here for community based residential supports. These are busy homes with individuals supported enjoying a mixture of home and community-based activities. As the ideal candidate you will be proactive and imaginative when it comes to service provision. Excellent report writing skills, experience, and the ability to work on your own initiative are a must. Staff must have the awareness and skillset to support those who experience sensory differences, therefore, enabling them to maximise their experiences both within their own home and the community. Staff are required to promote the wellbeing of all those supported, across all locations ensuring that they achieve a high quality of life while working under HIQA guidelines and standards. Practitioners will be expected to produce, implement and evaluate practical resources and strategies to support a person with Autism's communication and thinking, alongside assessment documentation for social, healthcare and personal development. Staff will also maintain a comprehensive understanding of the working file/support plan and supporting tools ensuring that details collated are of value and then utilised to support and develop progress plans. The Practitioners will assist in the development of independent living skills, education and employment possibilities and social and leisure groups. The successful candidates will be required to work across all locations on a roster basis. Applicants must have full, clean driving licence (manual). The successful candidate will be expected to work across Monday to Sunday and will be expected to attend monthly meetings and training additional to this. 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 Excellent communication and engagement skills. At least one year of recent experience in a similar role. Ability to promote independence in individuals with support needs. A full, clean manual driving licence. A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations. Must be eligible for CORU Registration. Desirable Criteria Experience supporting individuals with ASD and knowledge of autism. Experience in case management. The individuals supported in the area are seeking support staff with the following skills: A person who can support with my activities and routines Help learning new things Assistance with personal care Someone who can have fun Someone who is patient, kind and caring Someone who is interested in lots of things like music, baking, and crafts and will help me find new things to do also Gheel Autism Services CLG is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please email . Ready to Apply? To join our team, submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided. The application deadline is Tuesday, 26th of August 2025 at 5pm with interviews scheduled shortly after. Garda Vetting is required, and late applications will not be accepted. Be Part of Our Vision Join Gheel Autism Services and help create a culture of inclusive, independence-focused support. Together, we can empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and achieve their dreams. Apply today to make a difference! Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Mental Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gheel Autism Services CLG by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Social Worker” roles. 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