Galway, Connacht, Ireland · On-site
The Organisation: AsIAm is Ireland’s Autism Charity. AsIAm is a fast paced, growing organisation with a vision to create a society where every autistic person is accepted “as they are” – equal, valued and respected. The …
Skills: Autism Support, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Communication Adaptation, Problem Solving
Galway, Connacht, Ireland • On-site
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Provide information, advice, and post-diagnostic support to autistic individuals, their families, and professionals. Develop and implement activities and resources to enhance the wellbeing of the autistic community in the Galway region.
Requires a minimum of two years of experience in an autism support service and an academic qualification in social care, nursing, education, or health sciences. Candidates must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting.
AsIAm is Ireland’s Autism Charity. AsIAm is a fast paced, growing organisation with a vision to create a society where every autistic person is accepted “as they are” – equal, valued and respected. The organisation’s purpose is to advocate for an inclusive society for autistic people that is accessible, accepted and affirming. AsIAm works to support the Autistic community and our families to fully engage in Irish life and build the capacity of society to facilitate true inclusion.
AsIAm is now excited to announce the next step in that support to the Autistic community is the implementation of Regional Community Support Hubs two of which have now been established Galway and South Dublin.
A key expectation of everyone who works for AsIAm is that they demonstrate our values; Perseverance, Same Chance and Service. Our values come into play throughout everything we do at work – how we work together and how we deliver services to the people we support and to the people we work alongside.
Reporting to the Community Support Hub Manager, you will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Community Support Hub (CSH). You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a range of information, advice and post diagnostic support services for Autistic adults and children, their families, carers and interested professionals. We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.
This role provides an ideal opportunity for someone who is comfortable and skilled in interacting with vulnerable children, adults and families, is focused on resolving problems with an objective stance, is highly organised and can prioritise daily tasks according to urgency.
The successful candidate will have to adjust and adapt communication to the needs of the community member they are interacting with.
We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.
Main Purpose of the Post:
To develop and deliver advice, information and support on a range of issues impacting Autistic individuals throughout the lifespan
To support adults following their diagnosis by providing information and advice to navigate systems and supports.
To support parents following their child’s diagnosis by providing information and advice to help them support and understand their child.
To promote acceptance and understanding of the needs of Autistic individuals across the spectrum among professionals and the wide community.
To identify gaps in accessing information and support, particularly post diagnosis and to formulate responses to meet needs.
To engage with individuals and groups to enable access to mainstream and other services.
To maintain accurate and confidential records relating to people accessing the services of the CSH.
To provide detailed reports and statistics regarding the activity of the service for internal and external audiences as and when required.
To support the development and collation of a range of information resources.
To develop and implement activities, groups and opportunities that would enhance the wellbeing of individuals accessing the CSH.
To ensure the CSH is meeting the needs of the Autistic community in the region.
To collaborate with internal and external partners to identify appropriate actions.
To ensure that the CSH delivers agreed outcomes for the target area as agreed in the Service Level Agreement.
To ensure the development and delivery of programmes for Autistic individuals, their families and professionals.
To identify and maintain relevant resources and materials that are accessible and available to CSH users.
To identify gaps in any information resources and formulate actions to ensure needs are met.
To provide accurate and current information and guidance to individuals on a range of issues such as benefits, housing, health and wellbeing.
To undertake Core Training as identified in the Induction process.
To actively identify personalised learning objectives and engage with and contribute to the 1:1 and review process.
To follow all direction and guidelines pertaining to financial and budgetary procedures.
To monitor and ensure that all duties reflect best practice and are carried out in accordance with the requirements of organisational policy and legislative requirements.
To participate in the overall team to ensure collaborative teamwork and support other team members as required
To attend events on behalf of the organisation
Essential:
Minimum of two years’ experience working in an Autism support service (e.g., HSE, charity sector, school etc.)
Academic qualification in social care, social work, nursing, education, health or clinical sciences
Desirable:
Experience providing support to both Autistic children and Autistic adults
Contract Duration:
This is a permanent role subject to HSE funding.
Salary:
Salary will align with Grade IV as set out in the HSE Consolidated Pay Grades.
Working Hours:
The role is five days in person in CSH based across Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The role holder is required to have a degree of flexibility regarding working hours with the expectation of some evening and weekend work.
Location:
The role will be based in Galway.
Salary & Benefits
Salary will align with Grade IV as set out in the HSE Consolidated Pay Grades
In addition, we offer
Annual leave allowance of 23 days p.a., rising in line with years of service
Additional paid time off (company days) as approved by Management
Inclusive and neuro-affirmative team environment
Pension Plan (initially through “My Future Fund” and transitioning to Company Pension plan on successful completion of probation)
Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service Benefit
Healthcare Plan (on successful completion of probation)
Interested applicants can apply with a CV and Cover Letter
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26 June 2026
Note: All candidates must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting should they be successful.
AsIAm actively supports inclusion in the workplace and will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations as requested by candidates throughout the interview process for this position
AsIAm is an equal opportunities employer which reserves the right to practice positive discrimination as set out by the Employment Equality Act, 1998.
Ireland's Autism Charity, working to ensure Autistic people get the #SAMECHANCE.
AsIAm.ie aims to provide a one-stop shop for Ireland's autism community. From providing the public and those with the condition to a portal of information about autism, to serving a platform for people affected by Autism to share their stories and views and set the agenda, to providing a strong voice for the concerns of the community – AsIAm.ie has it all!
Offices: Rock House, Blackrock, Dublin, Co. Dublin A94 V9P1 , IE
Ireland's Autism Charity, working to ensure Autistic people get the #SAMECHANCE.
AsIAm.ie aims to provide a one-stop shop for Ireland's autism community. From providing the public and those with the condition to a portal of information about autism, to serving a platform for people affected by Autism to share their stories and views and set the agenda, to providing a strong voice for the concerns of the community – AsIAm.ie has it all!
Offices: Rock House, Blackrock, Dublin, Co. Dublin A94 V9P1 , IE
