Autism Care Social Worker — Full-Time Wicklow

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Wicklow Town seeks a Social Care Worker for Autism support under Autism A Chara. Requires QQI level 7 Social Care or degree in Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice and CORU registration or active application, with 6+ months of relevant experience and driving capability.

Successful candidates will deliver person-centered care per PCP and care plans, ensuring the rights and needs of individuals with autism are central to all activities.

Qualifications

• Qualification required: A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
• or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORU's website, with CORU registration or application in progress

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Autism awareness

Initiative

Care planning

Driver's license

Education

QQI level 7 Social Care or degree in Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice

Job description

Health Service Executive in Wicklow Town seeks a Social Care Worker for Autism support under Autism A Chara. Requires QQI level 7 Social Care or degree in Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice and CORU registration or active application, with 6+ months of relevant experience and driving capability.

Successful candidates will deliver person-centered care per PCP and care plans, ensuring the rights and needs of individuals with autism are central to all activities.