Social Care Worker – Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Autism Initiatives Group Full time

Salary: from €36,945 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SCW_STILL_0708 Job Location: Ireland Job Area: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin Closing Date:08th September 2025

39 hours per week – Permanent 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 Social Care Worker

  • Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
  • Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative
  • Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP's
  • Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
  • Delivers support according to the person's PCP and care plan
  • 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 including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.

Benefits Include

  • Access to Education Support Scheme
  • Company pension with company contribution
  • Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
  • Paid Maternity leave
  • Paid Paternity leave
  • 22 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

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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.

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