Care Assistant: Empower Autistic Adults (Full-Time)

Gheel Autism Services CLG; Milltown; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth and education

Wellbeing support

Annual leave and leave benefits

Pension and discounts

Job summary

Gheel Autism Services CLG is hiring a Care Assistant for a permanent full-time position in Milltown, Dublin. The role focuses on person-centered support for autistic adults, helping them build daily living skills and pursue education, training, and employment opportunities.

The team operates weekday hours with some flexibility, offering a collaborative environment, ongoing training, annual increments, and opportunities for career progression within a values-driven service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• At least one year of recent experience in a similar role.
• Ability to promote independence in individuals with support needs.
• A thorough understanding of HIQA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic adults in building meaningful and independent lives.
• Help develop daily living skills and routine management.
• Assist with pathways into education, training and employment.
• Support participation in recreational and social activities and promote community inclusion.

Skills

Excellent communication

Engagement skills

Education

FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Social Care

Qualification in Health or Social Science

Job description

Gheel Autism Services CLG is hiring a Care Assistant for a permanent full-time position in Milltown, Dublin. The role focuses on person-centered support for autistic adults, helping them build daily living skills and pursue education, training, and employment opportunities.

The team operates weekday hours with some flexibility, offering a collaborative environment, ongoing training, annual increments, and opportunities for career progression within a values-driven service.