Senior Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SSCWCD1308

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; In loco; EUR 27.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Health Service Executive in Wicklow (Ashford) is advertising a permanent full-time position for a Social Care Worker 3029. The post requires QQI Level 7 in Social Care (or degree-level equivalent) with experience supporting people with complex needs and CORU eligibility.

Candidates should have strong leadership, rota management, and meeting facilitation skills, fluent English, and a valid driver’s licence. Closing date 05/11/2026.

Competenze

• Qualifications 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 CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs.
• Or a relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• Senior Social Care Worker: leadership, rota management, and meetings chairing; fluent English and excellent communication; driver’s licence essential.

Mansioni

• Supervise and manage a team providing care to individuals with complex needs.
• Plan and coordinate team rota to ensure service delivery.
• Lead/chair meetings and ensure adherence to PCP and care plans.
• Deliver supports according to the person’s PCP and care plan while prioritising the person’s needs.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Autism awareness

Legislation knowledge

Initiative

Formazione

QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Degree in Social Work/Psychology

CORU registration eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Reference

SSCWCD1308

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Care Worker 3029

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Important Information

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

• Wicklow

Location

Ashford

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

Qualifications 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 CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Social Care Worker: At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs. 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. Demonstrated leadership skills. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. 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. Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team. Proven experience in managing team rota. Experience of leading/chairing meetings. Full, clean driver's licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

Closing date

05/11/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC