Salary: from €15.82 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Flexi part-time Job Reference Number: FPT_DLS20_2702 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Closing Date:25th March 2026
20 hours per week – Flexi part-time contract
Since 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 Worker
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
Fluent English and excellent communication skills
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for people who can:
Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
Support me to engage in my community
Help me learn new skills
Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Schedule
Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.
Benefits Include
Access to Education Support Scheme
Company pension with company contribution
Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans
Paid Maternity leave
Paid Paternity leave
11 days annual leave pro rata
Premium rates for evening and weekend work
Bike to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Full Job Specification available on request
Benefits of working with us
In 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 draw
Your birthday off work every year
Employee 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 start
Qualifications 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 essential.
Equality & Diversity
We 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 who meet the essential 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.
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