Social Care Worker – Naas

Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiatives; Naas; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized autism service provider in Naas is seeking a full-time Social Care Worker to support individuals with autism. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities and helping them engage in their communities. The position offers a permanent contract with comprehensive training and development opportunities. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of autism, excellent communication skills, and a full, clean driver's license.

Benefits

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with contribution

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Your Birthday off

Paid breaks

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector.
• Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals with autism live independently and improve their quality of life.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care.
• Support individuals to engage in their community.

Skills

Knowledge of legislation and regulations in Social Care Sector

Understanding of needs and rights of individuals with autism

Ability to work on own initiative

Experience in implementing and developing support/care plans

Fluent English and excellent communication skills

Full, clean drivers licence (manual)

Job description

Salary: from €36,945 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Reference Number: SCW_PIN_2410

Job Location: Ireland

Job Area: Naas, Co. Kildare

Closing Date: 24th November 2025

Social Care Worker – Respite service

39 hours per week – Permanent Contract

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.

Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile.

Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker

• Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector
• Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism
• Proven ability to work on own initiative
• Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP's
• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities
• Delivers support according to the person's PCP and care plan
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence (manual) essential

Who the people we support would like support from:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
• 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

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts.

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 22 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request