Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services Community Support Team ~ Location: North Dublin - Residential Roster ~ Salary: €35,216 - €50,954 (based on 39-hour week) + Premium Payments of up to €12,000 per annum pro rata. ~ Upcoming Salary Increases: A recently approved sector-wide pay agreement will result in a cumulative 9.25% increase in basic salary over the next two years, further enhancing your salary progression. Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner - Permanent Contract, Full-time 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 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. Why Join Us? As part of the Gheel team, you will receive: A competitive salary scale ranging from €35,216 to €50,954 (39-hour week). 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), Death in Service benefit. Travel & Discounts: Bike-to-Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme. About the Role We are currently looking to hire a Social Care Worker/Autism Practitioner for one of our Community Support Services in North Dublin. The people we support across these locations are living in their community homes and are interested in partaking in social activities and events within their neighbourhood and community. The ideal candidate for this position will be proactive and imaginative when it comes to service provision. Excellent report writing skills, experience, and the ability to work on your own initiative are a must. Staff must have the awareness and skillset to support those who experience sensory differences, therefore, enabling them to maximise their experiences both within their own home and the community. Staff are required to promote the wellbeing of all those supported, across all locations ensuring that they achieve a high quality of life while working under HIQA guidelines and standards. You will enjoy encouraging the people you support to progress at their own pace and according to their own needs. You will be innovative in your ideas and solutions and work in partnership with the people receiving support to facilitate them to build life reflective of their individual hopes and aspirations. Practitioners will be expected to produce, implement and evaluate practical resources and strategies to support a person with Autism's communication and thinking, alongside assessment documentation for social, healthcare and personal development. Staff will also maintain a comprehensive understanding of the working file/support plan and supporting tools ensuring that details collated are of value and then utilised to support and develop progress plans. It is a priority for the people you will be supporting that you maximise their opportunities to live a life that is reflective of their values. It is critical to think about dignity pathways from the person receiving support perspective. Dignity to the people receiving support means the kind of support provided, in any setting or circumstances which supports and promotes, the person's right to privacy, autonomy and self-worth. The Community Support Team (CST) focus on building a trusting and non-judgmental relationship with the individual. Recognising that the individual has legal capacity to make decisions regarding their day-to-day life, the CST will work in partnership with the person to promote increased autonomy and agency over their life. The CST services can be provided at the place of residence of the individual, or in the community, with the individual commuting to the sessional supports depending on the individual's will and preference. Building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship between the CST and the individual is central to fostering a collaborative alliance. The CST works in partnership and alliance with the individual to build a quality support framework. This process is always carried out 'with' the person and not 'for' the person. The CST acknowledges that each person is best placed to direct their own support in a way that pays reverence to the person's rights, dignity and decision-making capacity. Co-production methodologies are used so that sustainable support is developed with the individual that includes both paid and unpaid supports. A key feature of the CST model of support is to nurture meaningful connections and friendships and to support the person to enhance their sense of belonging. The CST plays a key role in supporting the person to build their supportive network, promoting active citizenship, embracing diversity, and promoting neuroinclusive opportunities aligned to the individual's will and preference. A full, clean driving licence is required for this position. This is a Monday to Sunday residential roster. 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. 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. 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 Friday, 6th of June 2025, at 5 PM, with interviews scheduled 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!