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The Care Assistant will provide residential support to individuals with autism, helping them engage in community activities and develop independent living skills. They are responsible for implementing practical strategies, maintaining assessment documentation, and working under HIQA guidelines.
Candidates must hold a FETAC Major Level 5 qualification in Social Care or a related Health/Social Science field and possess a full, clean manual driving licence. Experience in supporting individuals with ASD and strong communication skills are essential for this role.
Care Assistant / Support Worker
North Kildare Services, Prosperous, Co. Kildare · Permanent, 0.80 WTE
Day Roster (Mon–Sun) · Full, clean manual driving licence required · Premium payments apply
Why Join Us?
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. If you're proactive, imaginative, and driven by strengths-based, person-centered practice, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
We're currently seeking a Care Assistant / Support Worker, 0.80 WTE, to join our team in Prosperous, Co. Kildare. This is a day roster position covering Monday to Sunday, with associated premium payments.
Our Service Users attend here for community-based residential supports. These are busy homes, with individuals supported enjoying a mixture of home and community-based activities. As the ideal candidate, you'll be proactive and imaginative when it comes to service provision, with the awareness and skillset to support those who experience sensory differences — helping them maximise their experiences both within their own home and the community, and working under HIQA guidelines and standards.
You'll produce, implement, and evaluate practical resources and strategies to support communication and thinking, alongside assessment documentation for social, healthcare, and personal development — and, working alongside our Practitioners, help develop independent living skills, education and employment possibilities, and social and leisure groups.
Salary and Benefits
The salary scale runs from €36,055 to €45,163 per annum pro rata, with premium payments also associated with this role. A sector-wide pay agreement will provide for a 2% increase from 1st October 2026.
Essentials:
FETAC Major Level 5 Qualification in Social Care, or a qualification in Health or Social Science
Excellent communication and engagement skills
Experience supporting individuals with a diagnosis of ASD
Ability to promote independence where applicable
Ability to work under pressure, use own initiative, and meet deadlines
Report writing skills
A full, clean manual driving licence
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of case management
Experience in developing support plans and carrying out reviews
Ability to display flexibility in the role
Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision, and managing your own CPD
Information technology skills
Experience/ability to liaise and network with community services
What You'll Get
Competitive salary, placed fairly for your experience (see above)
7% employer pension contribution
Up to 25 days annual leave, plus maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme, reflective practice, and supportive supervision
Structured training, career progression, and education support
Bike-to-Work scheme and employee discount scheme
In Their Own Words
The people we support in this area are looking for someone who can:
Support them with their activities and routines
Help them learn new things
Assist with personal care
Have fun — and be patient, kind, and caring
Share an interest in things like music, baking, or crafts, and help find new things to try
Ready to Apply?
Submit your cover letter and up-to-date CV to [email protected]. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided against the criteria above.
Closing date: Friday, 21st of August 2026, at 5:00pm, with interviews shortly after. Garda Vetting is required, and late applications will not be accepted.
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 [email protected].
Supporting Adults with Autism
Gheel Autism Services was founded in 1971 by parents of people with autism in the greater Dublin and North Kildare region. Here at Gheel, we provide day, residential and outreach services for adults with autism with the goal of maximising independence and enhancing quality of life for all of our service users. All of our programmes are tailored to recognise the unique individuality of persons with ASD. Our low arousal approach is the cornerstone of our philosophy here at Gheel which ensures that we respect each individual's autism and allows them to be who they are. Our mission is to help those with ASD become respected and valued members of the community in which they live.
Offices: Gheel Autism Services CLG, Unit 1-3, Ballymun Enterprise Centre, Ballymun Industrial Estate, Saint Margaret's Road, Dublin 11, Dublin, Dublin D11 CVY6, IE · Gheel Autism Services CLG, Griffith Court, Fairview, Dublin 3 DO3 H504, IE
Supporting Adults with Autism
Gheel Autism Services was founded in 1971 by parents of people with autism in the greater Dublin and North Kildare region. Here at Gheel, we provide day, residential and outreach services for adults with autism with the goal of maximising independence and enhancing quality of life for all of our service users. All of our programmes are tailored to recognise the unique individuality of persons with ASD. Our low arousal approach is the cornerstone of our philosophy here at Gheel which ensures that we respect each individual's autism and allows them to be who they are. Our mission is to help those with ASD become respected and valued members of the community in which they live.
Offices: Gheel Autism Services CLG, Unit 1-3, Ballymun Enterprise Centre, Ballymun Industrial Estate, Saint Margaret's Road, Dublin 11, Dublin, Dublin D11 CVY6, IE · Gheel Autism Services CLG, Griffith Court, Fairview, Dublin 3 DO3 H504, IE