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Specialisterne Ireland, a specialist recruitment service, provides individual ongoing employment support for Candidates employed in our partner companies.

Due to our established relationship with our partner companies, we can check in on both Candidate, supervisors and Managers regularly to ensure that the lines of communication remain open, needs are met, and the placement is a positive experience for all parties.

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We support Candidates by applying for jobs through CV editing work and feedback.

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We enable Candidates to improve their cover letters. We also help them search for employment opportunities in our partner companies and support them in finding employment through their searches.

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We provide mock interviews to help Candidates perform at their best.

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We are skilled at coaching managers, team leads and colleagues to work more effectively with Autistic and neurodivergent team members.

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Specialisterne translates from Danish as ‘The Specialists.’ Specialisterne Ireland, as part of the Specialist People Foundation, contributes to a global goal of enabling meaningful jobs for one million neurodivergent people by 2030.

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Specialisterne Ireland's Ability: Programme: Funding Statement 

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Specialisterne Ireland's Ability: Programme: Funding Statement 

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In the words of Dr Sheila Gilheany, Chair of Specialisterne Ireland: 'It’s time to change the
statistics and end the talent loss. In an age of almost full employment, it is not acceptable that there at least 15,000 adults with autism unemployed, despite possessing 3rd level
qualifications.'

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ESF Ability Programme Support

Specialisterne is a specialist Irish recruitment agency that supports talented individuals with
Autism, Aspergers and similar challenges to find and retain meaningful employment.
In July 2018, Specialisterne launched its 'Ability' programme. This programme will
facilitate Specialisterne to assist over 100 students and recent graduates from third level
colleges throughout Ireland to prepare for and gain meaningful employment in the workplace.
The Ability Programme is an ESF funded programme aimed at guiding young people with
disabilities aged between 15-29 towards the labour market. Ability provides funding on a
local, regional and national level for projects. The programme aims to be person-centred and
assists individuals who are not currently work ready.

The programme is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) and administered by
Pobal. This funding will enable Specialisterne, working with AsIAm.ie and Aspect (under the
aegis of the Cork Association for Autism) to double the capacity of supports to young adults
between the ages of 18 and 29.

Over the course of the 3-year Ability Programme, Specialisterne will assess, mentor and
secure suitable placements for students with the ultimate goal of long-term employment.
Students will be supported through the transition from full-time education into the working
environment and support them in the long-run.
Here at Specialisterne, we are delighted to be partnered with the Ability Programme and are
currently working with IT Carlow with a fantastic group of students on CV and cover letter
preparation, interview skills and techniques and confidence building. We hope to work with
other colleges and institutions in the near future to unlock the potential of an underutilized the
extremely talented students with a disability.
In the words of Sheila Gilheany, Chair, Specialisterne Ireland: "It's time to change the
statistics and end the talent loss. In an age of almost full employment, it is not acceptable that
there at least 15,000 adults with autism unemployed, despite possessing 3 rd level
qualifications.

According to Adam Harris, disability advocate and founder of AsIAm.ie: ""This project aims
to help students with autism transition from third level and ultimately to independence by
helping with their transition to employment.
Specialisterne General Manager Peter Brabazon said: "This programme will help assess
student's abilities and areas of strength while they are still in college and provide training to
undertake work experience, to ensure students with autism access the same opportunities as
their peers. We will then work with both the students and their employers to ensure both
their starting in work and their retention afterwards are successful. The outcome will be a
model of inclusion and successful transition suitable for all students with autism who are
currently studying or who have recently left college and who are seeking work."

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Specialisterne is a specialist Irish recruitment agency that supports talented individuals with Autism, Aspergers and similar challenges to find and retain meaningful employment. In July 2018, Specialisterne launched its 'Ability' programme. This programme will facilitate Specialisterne to assist over 100 students and recent graduates from third level colleges throughout Ireland to prepare for and gain meaningful employment in the workplace.

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Specialisterne, an International Network 

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Specialisterne, an International Network 

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We are part of an international network of Specialisterne organisations across 13 countries.

Specialisterne Ireland - as part of the Specialist People Foundation - contributes to a global goal of enabling meaningful jobs for one million neurodivergent people by 2030.

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Specialisterne Ireland recruit and support talented people on the Autistic Spectrum. We assess their skills and challenges and match them with ideal jobs.

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Specialisterne Ireland, Ongoing Employment Supports: Diagram

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Specialisterne Ireland, Ongoing Employment Supports: Diagram

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Specialisterne Ireland provides bespoke services to help candidates throughout all stages of the employment cycle. We provide ongoing support to candidates once they have secured employment. Please see our diagram for more information about our process.

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Services for Students and Graduates: Leaflet

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Services for Students and Graduates: Leaflet

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'I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Specialisterne.' 

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'I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Specialisterne.' 

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- Patrick Brophy, a Quality Specialist with SAP, on gaining support from Specialisterne Ireland.

Listen again to Patrick and Adam Harris discuss Autism in the Workplace for Newstalk FM.

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9 in 10 autistic people believe their autism makes it difficult to get a job. That's according to...

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Webinar 1 of 'The Ability Series': A Case Study in Best Practise

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Webinar 1 of 'The Ability Series': A Case Study in Best Practise

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'The Ability Series': Introducing Specialisterne Ireland & SAP.

Our webinar series highlights best practice, offers guidance to autistic people and employers, and provides relevant employment-related tips around COVID-19.

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The Ability Series: Introducing Specialisterne Ireland & SAP - A Best Practise Case Study

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Webinar 2 of 'The Ability Series': Preparing for Employment During COVID-19

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Webinar 2 of 'The Ability Series': Preparing for Employment During COVID-19

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In Webinar 2 of 'The Ability Series', we explore how autistic and neurodivergent people can access support, prepare their CV and hone their interview skills during COVID-19.

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The Ability Series - Webinar 2: Preparing for employment during COVID-19

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Webinar 3 of 'The Ability Series': Finding Your Path to Employment

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Webinar 3 of 'The Ability Series': Finding Your Path to Employment

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In Webinar 3 of 'The Ability Series', we explore how autistic and neurodivergent people can find a pathway to employment through the education system and the supports Specialisterne Ireland offers to third-level students in accessing internship opportunities and developing CV and interview skills.

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The Ability Series: Webinar 3 - Finding your path to employment

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Webinar 4 of 'The Ability Series': Supporting Neurodivergent Candidates in Onboarding and Remote Working

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Webinar 4 of 'The Ability Series': Supporting Neurodivergent Candidates in Onboarding and Remote Working

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Webinar 4 of 'The Ability Series' explores how neurodivergent candidates be supported in onboarding and remote working during COVID-19.

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The Ability Series - Webinar 4: Supporting neurodiverse candidates in onboarding and remote working

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Webinar 5 of 'The Ability Series': Managing working from home during COVID-19

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Webinar 5 of 'The Ability Series': Managing working from home during COVID-19

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Webinar 5 of 'The Ability Series' provides top tips to neurodivergent candidates on managing working from home during COVID-19

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The Ability Series - Webinar 5: Managing working from home during COVID-19