Social Care Worker/ Autism Practitioner

Join Our Team at Gheel Autism Services - North Dublin Transition Team

Social Care Worker / Autism Practitioner 

• Location: North Dublin- Swords
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (39 hours/week)
• Salary Range: €35,216 – €50,954 depending on experience
• Salary Growth: Sector-wide increase of 9.25% over the next two years
• Driving Requirements: Full, clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle

Who We Are
At Gheel Autism Services, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with autism 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.

Why Join Us?
Join our innovative and dynamic Transition Team supporting individuals with autism to build independence, access education and employment, and move towards more autonomous living. This is a community-based outreach role where you'll work as a caseworker, providing personalised support and helping people achieve meaningful life goals.

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, plus various leave types such as paid maternity and paternity leave (dependant on service).
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, annual increments, pension (7% employer contribution).
• Travel & Discounts: Bike-to-Work, commuter tickets, and an employee discount scheme.

About the Role
The Transition Program is an innovative outreach program where the person receives sessional support in a place of their choosing (home, community, transition office).
The Supports are provided in a way which is autism informed, incorporates the New Directions Framework for quality supports and are provided through a casework style of delivery where each person supported is allocated one caseworker from the team.
The provision and resources are aimed at delivering bridging support to people in realising the aspirations they have for their lives in areas such as personal development, education, employment and moving out of the family home.

As a caseworker, you will:

• Manage your own caseload of individuals supported and design your weekly schedule.
• Receive full training in autism practice, case management, health and safety, and more!
• Gain a broad range of experience by supporting up to eight people, all while using online systems.
• Be provided with your own laptop and phone for work purposes, allowing you to work flexibly in the community.
• Take the lead in liaising with professionals and external agencies such as education providers, employers, housing agencies, multi-disciplinary teams, families, and more.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Studies from an accredited institution, OR
• A recognised qualification equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award (NARIC), OR
• Relevant third-level degree in social work, psychology, or allied health, OR
• Post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies.

Essential Criteria:

• 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.
• Eligibility for CORU Registration.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience supporting individuals with ASD and knowledge of autism.
• Experience in case management.
• A full, clean driving licence

The People We Support Want You to Have the Following Qualities:

• Patience
• Encouraging
• Non-judgemental
• Good Listening Skills
• Understanding
• Supportive
• Open-Minded
• Innovative
• Flexible

Gheel Autism Services CLG is proud to be an inclusive employer because we recognise and appreciate all individuals with variant abilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process. 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, please submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided. The application deadline is Wednesday, 13th 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!