Social Care Worker/ Autism Practitioner Fairview, Dublin 3 Permanent Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner, Permanent Contract, Full-Time Location: Day Roster, North Dublin, Fairview, Dublin 3 Salary: €35,216 - €50,954 per annum (based on 39-hour contract) Upcoming Salary Increases: Sector-wide agreement with a 9.25% increase over the next two years 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!
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 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).
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 Due to the ongoing expansion of our service, we currently have the following permanent contract in our Fairview Team support service.
This role is a day support post with a Monday to Friday roster.
This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a highly motivated team of skilled professionals from a variety of backgrounds including social care psychology and mental health.
The team promotes the enablement, establishment, enhancement, maintenance and/or defence of valued social roles for the people we support in line with their will and preference.
The fundamental purpose of this role is to support people in finding meaning and value in their lives while also enjoying a good quality of life.
The biological, social, and psychological well-being of every individual receiving support would be prioritised to enhance overall health and wellbeing.
The ideal practitioner will be open-minded, consistently engage in self-reflection in their work, fully embrace a person-centeredness ethos, and possess the awareness and skillset to support those who experience sensory differences to maximize their experiences, both within their own home and their communities.
You will be an aspirational, imaginative, and proactive social care practitioner when promoting the development of independent living skills, educational opportunities, employment possibilities, and social/leisure activities.
Excellent IT and report writing skills are essential.
Knowledge of working under HIQA guidelines, regulations, and standards are a requirement of this post.
The successful candidate will be expected to work an average of 39 hours rostered hours across Monday to Friday.
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 driving licence.
A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
Eligibility for CORU Registration.
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 Monday, 1st of September 2025, at 5 PM, with interviews scheduled 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 .
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!