Facilitator – Arklow, Co. Wicklow

2 weeks ago

Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Autism Initiatives Group Full time

Salary: from €15.82 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: FAC_ARKS_1308 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Arklow, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:12th September 2025

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, 6 hour shifts 3 days a week.

Benefits Include

  • Access to Education Support Scheme
  • Company pension with company contribution
  • Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
  • Paid Maternity leave
  • Paid Paternity leave
  • 10 days annual leave
  • 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

Work with us

Thinking of joining Autism Initiatives? Read why our amazing staff teams are #ProudtoworkHere

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Facilitator – Arklow, Co. Wicklow

    21 hours ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Autism Initiatives Group Full time

    Salary:from €15.82 per hourContract Type:PermanentHours:Part-TimeJob Reference Number:FAC_ARKS_1308Job Location:IrelandJob Area:Arklow, Co.WicklowClosing Date:12th September 2025Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support...

  • Social Care Worker – Arklow, Co. Wicklow

    3 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Autism Initiatives Group Full time

    Social Care Worker – Arklow, Co. WicklowSalary: from €36,945 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week Job Reference Number: SCW_MEAD_0808 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Arklow, Co. Wicklow Closing Date:09th September 2025Social Care Worker – Arklow, Co. WicklowSalary: from €36,945 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Job...

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Arklow Bay Hotel Full time

    1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Arklow Bay HotelHR & Admin Professional, over 25 yrs experience. I ran my own business for 5 yrs. HR Degree & CIPD Associate. I describe myself as a hard working…The 4* Arklow Bay Hotel located in the seaside town of...

  • Steel Fixers Required

    3 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Deal Full time

    Dunwood Contracting Services are currently looking for shuttering carpenters and steelfixers in Arklow, Co Wicklow.Work will include shuttering boxes for fuel tanks on a pharmaceutical site.Contact083 079 0661Dunwood Contracting Services are currently looking for shuttering carpenters and steelfixers in Arklow, Co Wicklow.Work will include shuttering boxes...

  • Licencing Forester

    3 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Euroforest Ireland Full time

    Euroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland. Our managers have in excess of 40 years of progressive development and historically more than 58 years' experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland. Activities countrywide are supported by the head office in Arklow, Co....

  • Forest Manager

    1 week ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Euroforest Ireland Full time

    Euroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland.Our managers have in excess of 40 years of progressive development and historically more than 58 years' experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland.Activities countrywide are supported by the head office in Arklow, Co....

  • Yard Operative

    4 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland TJ O'Mahony Full time

    Join to apply for the Yard Operative / Forklift Driver role at TJ O'Mahony6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Yard Operative / Forklift Driver role at TJ O'MahonyTJ O' Mahony Arklow, Yellow Lane, Knockanrahan Lower, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 YT71, part of HPC Sales Ltd., Irelands' leading Builders Providers and Home...

  • Social Care Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG Full time

    Join to apply for the Social Care Worker role at Autism Initiatives Ireland CLG2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Social Care Worker role at Autism Initiatives Ireland CLGGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Social Care Worker - ResidentialHours: 39 hours per weekJob reference: SCW_MEAD_0808Essential...

  • Forest Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Euroforest Ireland Full time

    Forest Manager (Northwest/North Midlands)Vacancies with Euroforest IrelandEuroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland. Our managers have in excess of 40 years of progressive development and historically more than 58 years' experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland....

  • Forest Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland Euroforest Ireland Full time

    Forest Manager (Northwest/North Midlands)Vacancies with Euroforest IrelandEuroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland. Our managers have in excess of 40 years of progressive development and historically more than 58 years' experience in maximising returns for our clients throughout Ireland....