We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities! 

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.
 

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Autism Outreach Support Worker  

Permanent Contract, Full-time 36 hours

National Learning Network

Waterford: Unit 7, IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Rd, Waterford

Job Purpose

Providing a range of supports to a client group with Autism Spectrum Disorder this role will identify goals and put measures in place to achieve outcomes within the framework of an Autism Support Service. 

Reporting to a NLN Centre Manager, in consultation with the Health Service Executive, the role will manage a client group referred to the service; develop working relationships and encouraging the participation of clients; and assessing current skill levels, exploring person centred goals and identifying support requirements for each client. 

Additional duties will include supporting clients to engage with their communities and connect with the support networks; and providing the opportunity for individuals to engage in capacity building activities. 

What we’re looking for:

*       Hold a third level qualification to at least degree standard in Education/Social Care/ Psychology or have equivalent relevant work experience

*       2 years working with people with ASD 

*       Experience of maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the provision of the service

*       Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Your Responsibilities

*       Manage a client group referred to the service, planning time and work allocation for individual and group work, record keeping, meetings etc. 

*       Develop working relationships, foster trust and confidence and encourage participation of clients. 

*       Assess current skill levels, explore person centred goals and identify support requirements for each client. 

*       Support clients to identify how they would like to live their lives, spend their time, engage with their communities and connect with the support networks they will need in the future. 

Closing Date: 14/04/25 

What we Offer: 

*    Company Pension Scheme

•    Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave 

•    Educational leave

•    24 days annual leave 

*    Bike to work scheme

•    Tax saver travel scheme 

•    Income protection

•    Unpaid leave 

•    Health and Wellbeing programme

•    Company credit union scheme 

•    Employee discount scheme

•    Digital Doctor 

•    Financial support for studying and study leave

•    Long Service Reward Scheme 

•    Sick leave

•    Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

To view the full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer