Autism Support Worker (Day Service)

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Michaels House are recruiting a Direct Support Worker for ASD specific day services

Full Time permanent Contracts available

Located in North Dublin.

St. Michaels House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michaels House is committed to providing individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers.

Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support individualised services in North Dublin. Located in Baldoyle area

These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability.

The core values of this service will be person centeredness community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individuals independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities.

The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism.
Have experience of working as part of a team.
Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans.
Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration.
Excellent communication skills.
Eligible to work in Ireland
Experience working directly with people presenting with ASD preferred.

The successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the

Qualifications required:

Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
Community Health Services (5M4468)
Health Service Skills (5M3782)
Healthcare Support (5M4339)
Community Care (5M2786)
Nursing Studies (5M4349)

What We Offer:

HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)

Premium Payments

Sick Pay Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive Induction

Training / CPD

Career Progression

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant pay scale (point 1; 34036 point 14; 47454 per annum based on working a 39-hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

Informal enquiries are welcome by Sinead Kavanagh (Service Manager) -

To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO

Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 10/04/2026.

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted include a valid email address on application.

Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.

St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer

St. Michaels House are recruiting a Direct Support Worker for ASD specific day servicesFull Time permanent Contracts availableLocated in North Dublin. St. Michaels House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people wi...