Care Assistant / Support Worker
Ballycurraghan, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Specified Purpose Contract, 0.70 WTE
Day Roster across Monday to Sunday, with Premium Payments
The current shift breakdown is Week 1: 4 shifts (currently 10am-6pm) by Week 2: 3 shifts etc.,
Full, clean manual driving licence required
Premium Payments are also associated with this role!
Why Join Us?
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism? Do you have experience in the social care or disability sector and a commitment to person-centred support? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative and dynamic team at Gheel Autism Services!
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Care Assistant / Support Worker, 0.70 WTE, to join our Ballycurraghan Team, Co. Kildare. This role is a day roster (currently 10am-6pm) position covering Monday to Sunday, with associated additional 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 will be proactive and imaginative when it comes to service provision.
You will need the awareness and skillset to support those who experience sensory differences, helping them get the most from their own home and the community, and to promote the wellbeing of everyone supported while 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 maintain a thorough understanding of each person's working file and support plan. Working alongside the Practitioners, you'll also help develop independent living skills, education and employment possibilities, and social and leisure activities.
Salary and Placement
The salary scale runs from €36,055 to €45,163 per annum, pro rata. A sector-wide pay agreement will provide for a 2% increase from the 1st of October 2026. Premium payments are also associated with this role.
Essential Qualifications:
FETAC Major Level 5 Qualification in Social Care, or a qualification in Health or Social Science
A full, clean manual driving licence
A thorough understanding of — or willingness to quickly learn — HIQA guidelines and standards
Full Garda Vetting (required prior to commencing employment)
Essential Experience:
Excellent communication & engagement skills
Experience of supporting individuals with a diagnosis of ASD
Ability to promote independence where applicable
Ability to work under pressure, use your own initiative, and meet deadlines
Report writing skills
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 own CPD
Information technology skills
Experience/ability to liaise and network with community services
What You'll Get
Competitive salary, with annual increments and pension (7% employer contribution)
Up to 23 days annual leave, plus various leave types such as paid maternity and paternity leave (dependent on service)
Employee Assistance Programme, reflective practice, and supportive supervision
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 recruitment@gheel.ie. Applications will be shortlisted based on the evidence provided against the criteria above.
Closing date: Tuesday, 13th October 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 recruitment@gheel.ie.