Horticulturalist

Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services – North Dublin
Horticulturalist in Social Care - Specified Purpose Contract, Part-Time (0.50 WTE)
Location: North Dublin, Fairview, Dublin 3
Salary: €35,216 - €50,954 per annum (based on a 39-hour work week)
Upcoming Salary Increases: Sector-wide agreement with a 9.25% increase over the next two years

Why Join Us?

As part of the Gheel team, you will receive:

• Professional Growth: Training, career progression, and education support.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Programme, reflective practice, and supportive supervision.
• Annual Leave: Up to 25 days (pro-rata), plus various leave types such as paid maternity and paternity leave (dependant on service).
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, annual increments, access to pension (7% employer contribution) scheme after 12-months of continuous service.
• Travel & Discounts: Bike-to-Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme.

Who We Are

At Gheel Autism Services, we are dedicated to supporting autistic individuals through their life journey. Our mission is to enable people to have fulfilling life experiences while promoting autonomy and empowering them to make their own choices. Our services include day and vocational opportunities, outreach support, and various supported living options.
We take a strengths-based approach, tailoring personalised plans to meet each individual’s unique needs. Our team is committed to fostering independence, social inclusion, and overall well-being, ensuring that each person achieves outcomes that are meaningful to them.

About the Role

Are you looking for a role with a difference? We are currently hiring a Horticulturalist, in a Social Care setting on a Specified Purpose contract of employment, 0.50 WTE.

The Horticulturalist role, in a Social Care setting, was developed to introduce a horticulturalist-based therapeutic programme. This role has been designed around supporting people with diverse capabilities and needs based of diverse capabilities and needs.

The role works in cooperation with the care needs of each person supported which is done via continuous reviews and assessments within the location.

A key purpose of this post is to provide ongoing maintenance and development of garden/recreational spaces to use as both therapeutic and amenity spaces for those supported. It will also involve supporting CE (community employment) staff in the location.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a highly motivated team from a variety of backgrounds including social care, psychology and mental health.
The successful candidate will display initiative by thinking of and recommending suitable improvements to programmes. They will support the service in motivating the staff team to work with a common sense of purpose and enthusiasm towards identifying and supporting the needs of people supported.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualification in Horticultural or experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to promote independence in individuals with support needs.
• Experience of working in a Similar Role
• Have knowledge of the disabilities sector

Desirable Criteria:

• Full Irish Driver’s License

Core Aptitudes:

• Act as a good role model
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Gheel Autism Services CLG is proud to be an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments or support to participate fully in any stage of the process, please contact us at recruitment@gheel.ie.

Ready to Apply?

To join our team, submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided. The application deadline is Monday, 11th of August 2025, at 5 PM, with interviews scheduled shortly after. Garda Vetting is required, and late applications will not be accepted.

Be Part of Our Vision

Join Gheel Autism Services and help create a culture of inclusive, independence-focused support. Together, we can empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and achieve their dreams. Apply today to make a difference!