Part Time Support Worker

DARA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dara Community Living in Raheny, North Dublin is seeking a committed Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a person with autism in the North Dublin area.

This 1-year fixed-term, part-time role offers 10–15 hours per week on Weekdays/Evenings, requires a calm, empathetic approach, and a full driver's license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism.
• Understanding of person-centred practice.
• Calm, respectful and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and flexibility within agreed working hours.
• Full driver's licence and access to transport where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support in a person-centred and strengths-based manner.
• Help the individual engage in meaningful activities and community participation.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and self-determination.
• Support emotional wellbeing and daily routines in a respectful way.
• Communicate effectively with the individual, family and professionals.
• Maintain appropriate records in line with service requirements.

Skills

Autism support

Education

Relevant qualification in social care

Job description

1 Year Fixed Term

Up to 10-15 hours per week (Weekdays/Evenings) | Raheny, North Dublin

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Support Worker to provide individualised, personcentred support to a person with autism living in the North Dublin area.

Purpose of the Role

The Support Worker will deliver highquality, rightsbased support in line with an agreed individual support plan, promoting autonomy, inclusion, wellbeing, and participation in daily and community life, consistent with the principles of New Directions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support in a personcentred and strengthsbased manner
• Support the individual to engage in meaningful activities and community participation in line with New Directions themes
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and selfdetermination
• Support emotional wellbeing and daily routines in a consistent and respectful way
• Communicate effectively with the individual, family members, and relevant professionals
• Maintain appropriate records in line with service requirements

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting individuals with autism
• Demonstrated understanding of personcentred practice
• Calm, respectful, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and flexibility within agreed working hours
• Full driver's licence and access to transport (where applicable) is essential

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant qualification in social care, healthcare, or a related discipline

Closing Date

Applications must be received by Friday 18th of September 2026

Shortlisting

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer