Autism Outreach Support Worker

The Rehab Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Education leave

Annual leave

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Study support

Long service reward

Sick leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking an Autism Outreach Support Worker for a fixed-term contract (6 months) at 6 hours per week in Raheen, Limerick. You will provide supports to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them achieve person-centred goals within an autism support framework.

Applicants should hold a degree-level qualification in Education, Social Care or Psychology or have relevant experience, with at least 2 years working with ASD and experience in stakeholder relationships within

Qualifications

• Hold a third level qualification to at least degree standard in Education/Social Care/Psychology or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years' experience working with people with ASD.
• Experience maintaining relationships with stakeholders in service provision.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client group referred to the service, plan time and work allocation, record keeping and meetings.
• Develop working relationships, foster trust and encourage participation of clients.
• Assess current skill levels, explore person centred goals and identify support requirements.
• Support clients to engage with communities and connect with support networks for future needs.

Skills

Experience with ASD

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification in Education/Social Care/Psychology

Job description

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Autism Outreach Support Worker

Fixed term contract- 6 Months/ Part-time, 6 hours per week

Raheen Business Park, NLN, Raheen, Limerick, V94 YNX3

Salary starting from €35,740.34 (Pro-rata) with 14 increments to €60,373.79 (pro-rata) per annum, based on qualifications and experience.

Job Purpose

Providing a range of supports to a client group with Autism Spectrum Disorder this role will identify goals and put measures in place to achieve outcomes within the framework of an Autism Support Service.

Reporting to a NLN Centre Manager, in consultation with the Health Service Executive, the role will manage a client group referred to the service; develop working relationships and encouraging the participation of clients; and assessing current skill levels, exploring person centred goals and identifying support requirements for each client.

Additional duties will include supporting clients to engage with their communities and connect with the support networks; and providing the opportunity for individuals to engage in capacity building activities.

What we’re looking for:

• Hold a third level qualification to at least degree standard in Education/Social Care/ Psychology or have equivalent relevant work experience
• 2 years working with people with ASD
• Experience of maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the provision of the service
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Your Responsibilities

• Manage a client group referred to the service, planning time and work allocation for individual and group work, record keeping, meetings etc.
• Develop working relationships, foster trust and confidence and encourage participation of clients.
• Assess current skill levels, explore person centred goals and identify support requirements for each client.
• Support clients to identify how they would like to live their lives, spend their time, engage with their communities and connect with the support networks they will need in the future.

Closing Date: September 23rd 2026

What we Offer:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 24 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection
• Unpaid leave
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer