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Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner – Living Options

• Location: North Dublin - North Circular Road
• Contract: Permanent, 0.80 Contract - Residential Roster, sleepover shifts expected.
• Salary Range: €37,096 – €53,674 pro rata per annum based on experience.
• Salary Growth: Sector-wide pay agreement will provide for a 2% increase from the 1st of April 2026.
• Driving Licence: Full, clean licence required

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!

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 everyone’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.

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) and premium rates
• Travel & Discounts: Bike-to-Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social Care Worker who will act as a positive role model and contribute to a person-centred culture that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, direct support to adults with autism, offering emotional support while actively supporting health, wellbeing, and meaningful daily living.

Gheel Autism Services provides supported living services across Dublin, Kildare, and Wicklow. Our supported living model places strong emphasis on developing independent living skills, recognising individual goals and aspirations, and enabling the people we support to be active and valued participants in their local communities. Comprehensive assessments are completed in partnership with each individual to establish their wishes, preferences, and desired lifestyle.

Support is delivered in line with each person’s individual needs, will, and life choices, considering social, personal, and healthcare requirements. Staff work alongside individuals in their own homes and communities, supporting skill development in real-life contexts and building capacity for interdependence within social and community networks.

This role involves hands-on, direct support, including assistance with personal care, daily routines, and maintaining a comfortable and supportive home environment. You will also support the development of essential everyday living skills such as money management, self-care, laundry, general household tasks, and cooking.

The role is dynamic, active, and community focused. Supports regularly take place outside the home and will include attending the gym, swimming, bowling, art classes, yoga, gardening, and other local social and recreational activities. No two days are the same, and the role suits someone who enjoys being busy, flexible, and engaged in the community.

Within our Living Options Service, supports are tailored to everyone’s specific needs, wishes, and aspirations. Gheel Autism Services is committed to enhancing quality of life by promoting personal development, self-determination, social inclusion, and meaningful participation.

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 and adaptable to changes in routine
• At least one year of recent experience in a similar role.
• Ability to promote independence in individuals with support needs.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
• CORU Registered or in progress

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience supporting individuals with ASD and knowledge of autism.
• Experience in case management.

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, 28th January 2026, at 5 PM, with interviews scheduled onsite 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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €37,096.00-€53,674.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme

Work Location: In person