Essential Qualifications for Autism Practitioner/Social Care Worker posts:
A summary of the requirements for this post is as follows:

Essential Qualifications for this post:
Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland
Or/
A relevant qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award.
Or/
Relevant third level qualification at degree level i.e. social work, psychology, and/or allied health.
Or/
Post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with 2016 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; €30,293 – point 12; € 44,306 per annum based on working a 39-hour week.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Access to Health Insurance
Access to Educational Support Scheme
Company pension with company
contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)
Employee Assistant Programme
Free Parking
Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
Up to 25 days Annual leave
Bike to Work scheme
Training and development (CPD)
Option to join the Health Service credit union
Due to the on-going expansion of our service, we currently have the following full-time vacancy.

Essential Experience for Autism Practitioner/Social Care Workers:
At least one-year recent experience in the social care/disability sector
Experience of dealing with safeguarding and welfare responsibilities and responding appropriately to any concerns.
Experience in liaising and networking with community services.
Ability to promote independence – supporting others to learn how
Commitment to the values of Gheel and the philosophy of independent living.
An understanding of the social model of disability.
Be a mindful reflective professional.
Experience of supporting individuals with a diagnosis of ASD.
Demonstrated experience to meet tight deadlines.

Desirable:
Driver’s licence
To apply for this position please send your C.V to recruitment@gheel.ie. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on the evidence outlined in their C.V.
The closing date for receipt of all completed applications is Friday, 16th of April @ 5pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Please write Residential, Dublin 3 in the subject line of the email.