Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SCWCD1409 Repost

Health Service Executive; Ashford; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive invites applications for a Social Care Worker role supporting individuals with autism in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.

The successful candidate will work as part of a public service team, providing person-centred care under specified PCPs and care plans. Applicants must have CORU registration or be in progress with CORU and hold a QQI level 7 award or equivalent, with at least 6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Fluent English and excellent communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to social care is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with autism in line with PCP and care plans.
• Develop, implement and review PCPs and care plans.
• Deliver care with a person-centred approach, focusing on individual needs.
• Demonstrate understanding of the rights and needs of individuals with autism.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Education

QQI level 7 Award in Social Care

Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice degree

Job description

Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SCWCD1409 Repost

Date posted: 15 October 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SCWCD1409

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

• Wicklow

Location

Ashford

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 essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

10/11/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC