Senior Supervisor – Tallaght, Co. Dublin

Salary :

from €41,088 per annum

Contract Type : Permanent

Hours : Full Time

Job Reference Number :

SS_TALH_0509

Job Location : Ireland

Job Area : Tallaght, Co.

Dublin

Closing Date : 06th October 2025

Since first opening our doors in 2005, Autism Initiatives Ireland has provided specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services.

Our vision statement voices our expectation that through supportive action people with autism can learn, develop and be enabled to have a sense of ownership over their own lives.

Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to thrive from.

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.

The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role, including a detailed induction before joining the service.

Skills / Abilities required of a Senior Supervisor

At least one year's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs

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

Demonstrated leadership skills

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

Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising / managing a team

Proven experience in managing team rota

Experience of leading / chairing meetings

Who the people we support would like support from :

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

Schedule

Staff are required to work shifts on a rota basis.

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!

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Full Job Specification available on request

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies.

Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales ), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales ).

A registered charity in Ireland No.

CHY17628.

Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC in England & Wales - , in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC ).

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