Autism Care & Community Support Worker

Uniting Holding; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% employer pension contribution

27 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Reflective practice & supervision

Job summary

Gheel Autism Services CLG, North Dublin Community Support Team, is recruiting a Social Care Worker / Autism Practitioner to support autistic adults in their own homes on a North Dublin roster with a Specified Purpose Contract.

You will deliver person-centered support, build trusting relationships, uphold HIQA standards and assist with community participation, personal care, and documentation. A driving licence and CORU status are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Studies or recognised equivalent, OR a relevant degree in social work/psychology/allied health, OR a post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies OR CORU Registration.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• At least one year of recent experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, respectful relationships with people to support home life aligned with their identity and choices.
• Provide intimate and personal care with dignity, privacy and autonomy.
• Support participation in meaningful community life and activities.
• Maintain HIQA-compliant documentation and regulatory practice.

Skills

Communication skills

HIQA regulations understanding

Garda Vetting

Education

Social Care/Studies qualification or equivalent

Degree in social work/psychology/allied health

CORU Registration or Autism Studies qualification

Job description

Gheel Autism Services CLG, North Dublin Community Support Team, is recruiting a Social Care Worker / Autism Practitioner to support autistic adults in their own homes on a North Dublin roster with a Specified Purpose Contract.

You will deliver person-centered support, build trusting relationships, uphold HIQA standards and assist with community participation, personal care, and documentation. A driving licence and CORU status are desirable but not essential.