Special Needs Care Jobs

Needing an occasional minder for when we need to go out. Our son is independent and loves watching TV. It would mostly be supervising him in our home while he watches TV and reminding him when it's bedtime etc.

We are a warm and welcoming family based in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, looking for a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated live-in nanny to care for our 5-year-old child with autism. Our child is bright, curious, and enjoys engaging activities that promote learning and social development. We value kindness, patience, and a nurturing approach, and we are looking for someone who can provide the emotional and developmental support our child needs in a loving, structured, and safe environment. Role & Responsibilities As the live-in nanny, your primary role will be to provide dedicated, one-on-one care and support to our child. Specific responsibilities include: Daily Care: Assist with daily routines, including getting dressed, meals, and personal hygiene. Autism-Specific Support: Implement and follow structured routines and sensory-friendly activities designed to support the development of communication, social skills, and emotional regulation. Activities & Play: Organize educational and recreational activities that cater to our child’s interests and developmental needs (e.g., art, music, outdoor play, reading, etc.). Meal Preparation: Prepare healthy, balanced meals and snacks for the child, considering any dietary preferences or restrictions. School/Outings: Assist with school drop-offs, pick-ups, and transport to extracurricular activities or outings as needed. Behavior Management: Use positive reinforcement and other strategies to manage behavior in a calm and supportive way, while promoting independence and self-regulation. General Household Help: Assist with light household chores Support school collection Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents to share updates on the child’s progress, needs, and any challenges. Requirements Experience: Previous experience working with children with autism or special needs is essential. A background in child development or psychology would be advantageous. Skills: Strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to create a calm and supportive environment.

Hi, we live in Dublin 4, and need someone to take care of 2 children. Ideally, you'd be an experienced and responsible babysitter/carer. We have a 9 yr old and a 13 yr old. Our 13 yr old has special needs. He is a happy, kind and easy going. We very excited to find the right match. Please send us a message if you are interested.

A companion would be an apt description. My son does not attend any services at the moment. Any help would be more than appreciated. I am not fit enough to keep pace with Jason He desperately needs more contact with the outside world.

A little bit about me: I am a 22 year old young man currently living on the northside of Dublin city with my family. I am looking to access more opportunities to learn new skills, to broaden my social circle and to generally become more independent of my family. I also want to have a paid job and a place of my own in the future. I have The Role: • Encourage and motivate me to engage in daily routines. • Encourage and motivate me to engage in productive activities to boost self-esteem / confidence. • Enable me to access community – including use of public transport. • Support me to engage in social and recreational activities – as possible examples these may include cinema, eating out, coffee shops or the gym as well as support during clubs. • Support with daily living tasks at home – for example meal preparation; getting ready in the morning • Support with planning and organising my day / activities for the week ahead • Emotional Support and reassurance • Liaison with main care givers (parents) regarding progress You will also need to spend time researching activities, thinking outside the box a little bit and networking with people to identify opportunities that will work for me. I’m sure there will be lots of trial and error and you will have to be patient as we experiment with new ideas. But hopefully that will be part of the fun of this role! Experience: - experience of working or living with people who have intellectual disabilities or those who find it challenging to access the mainstream world. - have a real passion for equality and social justice and truly believe that young people with intellectual disabilities should be able to choose what they want to do with their life. - enjoy developing an understanding of my specific needs and aspirations, and supporting me to identify and access suitable courses, activities or volunteer opportunities. - but above all you should be caring, empathetic and passionate about ensuring I get to develop independence in all aspects of my life. - Driving licence and access to a car a distinct advantage If you feel you are the right person to work for me then please email me telling me why, along with your CV to

I'll explain to you. We have two children aged 6 and 8, our oldest son is autistic, he is verbal, communicates well and is quite independent but you have to keep an eye on him. The job would be from 2pm to 9.30pm from Wednesday to Sunday. We are looking for someone to prepare their meals, bathe them before bed, play with them, prepare their school lunch (2 days) and put them to bed. They usually go to bed at 7.30 - 8pm. We do not require cleaning, just leaving things they use, but the most important thing is to be with them. How much do you ask per hour? We are open to negotiation.