Salary: from €30,288 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: SW_STILL_0212
Job Location: Ireland
Job Area: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Closing Date: 06th January 2026
Support Worker – Residential service
39 hours per week – Permanent Contract
This is more than a job; it's a career that supports autistic people to live life to the full. With nearly fifty years' experience, Autism Initiatives work positively alongside autistic people, their families and carers providing specialist services tailored to each individual.
We are looking for a resilient and friendly Support Worker to join a team that works in partnership with people who use our services, to enable them to live as independently as possible and to be part of their local community. Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and may also be required to complete sleep-in duties.
Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
* Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
* Full drivers licence essential
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Generous Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 22 days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Your Birthday off, to treat yourself
* Paid breaks
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request