Social Care Worker

BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS SOMETHING

Social Care Worker / Autism Practitioner

North Dublin Residential Roster (MonSun) Full clean driving licence required

CORU Registration is desirable not essential. You do not need to hold CORU Registration to be considered for this role.

Why Join Us

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic adults If youre proactive imaginative and driven by rights-based person-centered practice we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative and dynamic team at Gheel Autism Services.

About the Role

This role is based with our North Dublin Community Support Team supporting people in their own homes across a residential roster. The people we support enjoy a mix of home and community-based activities and are looking for support staff who are proactive imaginative patient and genuinely interested in getting to know them.

Youll build trusting respectful relationships that support people to create a home life aligned with their own identity values and personal choices applying dignity pathways upholding privacy and autonomy and helping people participate in meaningful community life including providing intimate and personal care with sensitivity and respect.

Salary and Benefits

The salary scale runs from 37838 to 54747per annum plus premium payments of up to 12000 per annum pro rata. A sector-wide pay agreement will provide for a 2% increase from 1st October 2026.

Essentials:

• Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Studies (or recognised NARIC equivalent) OR a relevant degree in social work psychology or allied health OR a post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies OR CORU Registration

• Excellent communication and engagement skills

• At least one year of recent experience in a similar role

• A full clean driving licence

• A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations

• Full Garda Vetting (required prior to commencing employment)

Desirables:

Eligibility for CORU Registration

Experience supporting individuals with autism/ASD

Experience in case management/key working

What Youll Get

• Competitive salary placed fairly for your experience (see above)

• 7% employer pension contribution

• 27 days annual leave plus maternity and paternity leave

• Employee Assistance Programme reflective practice and supportive supervision

• Structured training career progression and education support

• Bike-to-Work scheme and employee discount scheme

What Youll Get

• Person-Led Strengths-Based Support: working in partnership with the person recognising legal capacity in daily decisions and building sustainable paid and unpaid networks

• Dignity Autonomy & Privacy: applying dignity pathways based on the persons own perspective including during personal care

• Community & Connection: encouraging participation in community life friendships and sensory-friendly environments

• Documentation & Planning: support plans working files and HIQA-compliant regulatory practice

Ready to Apply

Submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV to . Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided against the criteria above.

Closing date: Friday 4th of September 2026 at 5:00pm with interviews shortly after. Garda Vetting is required and late applications will not be accepted.

Gheel Autism Services CLG 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 .