Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services - Transition Services
Social Care Worker / Autism Practitioner
* Location: Dublin West- Blanchardstown
* Contract: Specific Purpose Contract full-time (39 hours/week)
* Salary Range: €37,096 - €53,674 per annum based on experience.
* Salary Growth: Sector-wide pay agreement will provide for a 2% increase from the 1st of April 2026.
* Driving Requirements: Full, clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle
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
The Transition Program is an innovative outreach program where the person receives sessional support in a place of their choosing (home, community, transition office).
The Supports are provided in a way which is autism informed, incorporates the New Directions Framework for quality supports and are provided through a casework style of delivery where each person supported is allocated one caseworker from the team.
The provision and resources are aimed at delivering bridging support to people in realising the aspirations they have for their lives in areas such as personal development, education, employment and moving out of the family home.
As a Caseworker, You Will
Manage your own caseload of individuals supported and design your weekly schedule.
Receive full training in autism practice, case management, health and safety, and more
Gain a broad range of experience by supporting up to eight people, all while using online systems.
Be provided with your own laptop and phone for work purposes, allowing you to work flexibly in the community.
Take the lead in liaising with professionals and external agencies such as education providers, employers, housing agencies, multi-disciplinary teams, families, and more.
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 thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.
* CORU Registrated
* Full clean driving licence
Desirable Criteria
* Experience supporting individuals with ASD and knowledge of autism.
* Experience in case management.