Team Leader/Senior Social Care Worker in Gorey
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
About the Role
Team Leader/Senior Social Care Worker
Gorey, Co. Wexford
Specific Purpose contract
Team Leader (15 hours per week)/Senior Social Care Worker (24 hours per week)
Salary starting from €26.85 and €23.58 per hour respectively
Job reference - TLSSCW_WILL_2210
Closing date: 19 Nov 2026
We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.
Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to enjoy. In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile. Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible. No two autistic people are the same and therefore no two jobs with us are the same.
Requirements
Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader:
- A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential
- Two years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
- Full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
Skills/Abilities required of a Team Leader
- Two years Management experience with responsibility for a team of employees.
- 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
- Ability to work alone in coordinating and managing developing services.
- 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 driver’s licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
Qualifications required:
- A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 8)
- Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
- o OR proof of application in progress with CORU.
Details
Indicative salary: €83,496–€100,706 per year (HSE Ambulance Service Tactical Manager, Senior national pay scale, effective Jun 2026).
Who We Are
We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.
We are looking for people who can:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Benefits Include
- Access to Education Support Scheme
- Company pension with company contribution
- Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
- 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
- Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
- Fantastic development and career progression opportunities, including a detailed induction before joining our services
Full Job Specification available on request
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 the Team Leader/Senior Social Care Worker role?
- A full Degree in Social Care/ Studies Or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 8). Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker is also required (or proof of application in progress with CORU).
- What are the key responsibilities of the Team Leader?
- The Team Leader is responsible for managing a team of employees, implementing and developing support/care plans and PCP’s, working on a rota basis including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty shifts, and driving service vehicles.
- What benefits does the role offer?
- Benefits include access to an Education Support Scheme, company pension with company contribution, sick pay, access to health insurance, 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, a discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy, and fantastic development and career progression opportunities.