Autism Support Worker – Part-Time, Person-Centred Care

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Autism A Chara Disability Services in Ashford, Wicklow, is seeking a Support Worker. The role supports people with autism and complex needs on a flexi part-time basis, starting with a minimum 12 hours per week.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, with a passion for person-centred support and strong communication. You will work under the guidance of a PCP, contributing to activity planning and care delivery while driving service vehicles if required and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of PCP and person-centred plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with complex needs in daily living.
• Deliver support according to each person’s PCP and care plan.
• Participate in programme planning and welfare activities.
• Promote a person-centred approach in all interactions.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Initiative

Person-centred planning

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Tools

Irish driver’s licence

Job description

Autism A Chara Disability Services in Ashford, Wicklow, is seeking a Support Worker. The role supports people with autism and complex needs on a flexi part-time basis, starting with a minimum 12 hours per week.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, with a passion for person-centred support and strong communication. You will work under the guidance of a PCP, contributing to activity planning and care delivery while driving service vehicles if required and maintaining high