Social Care Worker in Dublin
- Salary
- €39,657–€43,314 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 8 Oct 2026
About the Role
Autism A Chara is seeking a Social Care Worker for their Residential service in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of €39,657–€43,314 per year. The role involves working 39 hours per week and requires availability to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty shifts. The job reference is SCW_STILL_1009.
Autism A Chara provides specialist autism services for adults across their Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services. The role focuses on supporting autistic people to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, and play a more active role in their communities. The team strives to deliver the best service possible, with no two jobs being the same.
Requirements
Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
- Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
- At least six month's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
- Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
- Full, clean Irish drivers licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
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 with requirement to drive service vehicles
Details
Location: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: €39,657–€43,314 per year
Closing date: 8 Oct 2026
Benefits Include:
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Care plans
- 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
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services.
How to Apply
Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs. Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker or proof of application in progress with CORU is also required.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Social Care Worker at Autism A Chara?
- The role involves supporting autistic people to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, and play a more active role in their communities. Specific duties include assisting with daily living activities, supporting community engagement, helping to learn new skills, and supporting individuals to understand their rights and make decisions.
- What are the working hours and location for this position?
- The role is based in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin and involves working 39 hours per week. Availability to work shifts on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty shifts, is required.
- What benefits does this role offer?
- Benefits include access to an Education Support Scheme, company pension, sick pay, paid maternity and paternity leave, 22 days annual leave, premium rates for evening and weekend work, a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, a day off for your birthday, paid breaks, and fantastic development and career progression opportunities.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 8 Oct 2026.