Residential Support Worker — Autism Care & Career Growth

Autism A Chara; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension with company/contrib

Sick Pay & Health Care plans

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Evening and weekend premium rates

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Autism A Chara in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for their residential service. The role covers 39 hours per week and requires a full QQI Level 5 in Health/Care along with a clean Irish driving licence.

You will work closely with autistic individuals, helping with daily living activities, community engagement, and personal care while promoting independence and choice in daily life.

Qualifications

• a full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
• Full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs

Skills

Key Worker Philosophy

Person-Centred Plans

Shift Work

People Skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Health/Care

Tools

Drivers Licence

Job description

Autism A Chara in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for their residential service. The role covers 39 hours per week and requires a full QQI Level 5 in Health/Care along with a clean Irish driving licence.

You will work closely with autistic individuals, helping with daily living activities, community engagement, and personal care while promoting independence and choice in daily life.