Salary: from €15.82 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: FAC_WICKH30_0402 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:04th March 2026Facilitator – Wicklow Town, Co. WicklowSince first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.Skills/Abilities required of a Support WorkerAbility to work on own initiativeAwareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needsProgramme Planning Person Centred PlansFluent English and excellent communication skillsWho the people we support would like support from:Learn about me: what I need and what is important to meAdapt their communication style to suit my needsBe fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kindAssist with daily living activities and routines including personal careSupport me to engage in my communityHelp me learn new skillsSupport me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisionsScheduleStaff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.Benefits IncludeAccess to Education Support SchemeCompany pension with company contributionSick Pay & Access to Health InsurancePaid Maternity leavePaid Paternity leave17 days annual leavePremium rates for evening and weekend workBike to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeYour Birthday off, to treat yourself!Discount scheme with Cara PharmacyFantastic development and career progression opportunitiesFull Job Specification available on requestBenefits of working with usIn addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:Monthly staff cash prize drawYour birthday off work every yearEmployee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.Extra paid holidays in milestone service years.Before you startQualifications required:A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.Permission to work in Ireland is essential.Equality & DiversityWe are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and we want to encourage people with disabilities to apply to work with us. All applicants who tick ‘yes’ to having disability - and criteria within the job description - will be invited to attend an interview. If you are invited to attend an interview, our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you to facilitate any reasonable adjustments.ReferencesPlease give details of a minimum of two referees, the first of which must be your current or most recent employer. If you have held a previous role within the Health and Social Care Sector, you are required to provide referee details for this employment. We cannot accept references from family members, friends or neighbours. If you are only able to provide one employment reference, please ensure that any second reference is somebody of a professional background within the community, i.e. teacher, lecturer, doctor, accountants, police officer etc. Referees will be contacted if you are successful at interview. Employment is offered subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks which include receipt of two satisfactory references. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a satisfactory reference.Work with usThinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere
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