Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SCWBSP2007

Health Service Executive; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Dublin is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide support to autistic individuals at Autism A Chara under a Specified Purpose Wholetime contract. The post requires a full QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or an approved degree in Applied Social Care/Studies, with CORU registration or progress and at least six months’ recent experience.

You will deliver care per the person’s PCP and care plan, work with the team to implement supports, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Essential QQI Level 7 in Social Care or related degree; CORU registration required or in progress.
• At least 6 months' experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Knowledge of autism needs; strong communication and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support and care according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
• Develop and implement support/care plans for individuals with autism.
• Place the person’s needs at the center of all activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

QQI Level 7 Social Care

Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice degree

CORU registration or in progress

Tools

Driver's license (manual)

Job description

Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SCWBSP2007

Date posted: 18 September 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SCWBSP2007

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Care Worker 3029

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

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

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 CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs. Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker OR proof of application in progress with CORU. Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker: 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 drivers licence (manual) essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

13/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC