Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SCWPSP0408 - Repost

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Ashford, Wicklow, is recruiting a Social Care Worker for a permanent full-time position. The role supports people with complex needs, including autism, and requires CORU registration or in-progress status.

You will work under person-centred plans and PCPs, delivering compassionate care in a community setting. Applicants must have QQI Level 7 or a related degree, 6+ months of relevant experience, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Award in Social Care or degree in related field.
• CORU registration required or application in progress.
• 6+ months experience with complex needs.
• Solid knowledge of current social care legislation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and deliver care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with complex needs in Ashford, Wicklow.
• Deliver care according to each PCP and care plan.
• Develop and implement person-centred support plans.
• Uphold the rights and needs of service users, with effective communication.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Autism understanding

Independent initiative

Care plans/PCPs

English communication

Driver's license

Education

QQI Level 7 Social Care

Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice degree

CORU registration or in progress

Job description

Before you apply

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

Reference

SCWPSP0408

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

Recruiter

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Permanent 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.

Closing date

29/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

Informal enquiries

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/101807/