Community Access Facilitator Autism A Chara Disability Services CAFST0806 Repost

Health Service Executive; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Service Executive advertises a permanent Community Access Facilitator position at Autism A Chara in Dublin. The role supports people with complex needs, delivering care plans and PCPs, and ensures person-centered support in all activities.

Candidates should have a QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/Studies or a relevant degree, knowledge of social care regulations, fluent English, good communication, and a full Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/Studies or relevant degree (Social Work, Psychology) is essential.
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector is required.
• Understand the needs and rights of individuals with autism and deliver person-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
• Develop and implement PCPs and care plans for individuals with complex needs.
• Promote person-centered approaches and place the person’s needs at the core of all activities.

Skills

Autism awareness

Person-centered care

Care plans

Regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Initiative

Driver's license

Education

QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/Studies or relevant degree

Job description

Community Access Facilitator Autism A Chara Disability Services CAFST0806 Repost

Date posted: 7 October 2026

Before you apply

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

CAFST0806

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Community Access Facilitator 6425

Section 39

Advertisement Type

Open to all

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Dublin South

Location

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

Qualification required: A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care/ Studies or Relevant 3rd Level Qualification at degree level i.e.; Social Work, Psychology is essential, (or relevant qualification received outside the state recognised by NARIC equivalent to Irish level 7) with at least 6 month’s recent experience working in the Social Care field supporting people with complex needs. Skills/Abilities required of a Community Access Facilitator: 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. Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s. 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. Full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

29/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC