Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTC122407 Repost

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Autism A Chara Disability Services in Ashford, Wicklow, is seeking a Support Worker. The role supports people with autism and complex needs on a flexi part-time basis, starting with a minimum 12 hours per week.

A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential, with a passion for person-centred support and strong communication. You will work under the guidance of a PCP, contributing to activity planning and care delivery while driving service vehicles if required and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of PCP and person-centred plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with complex needs in daily living.
• Deliver support according to each person’s PCP and care plan.
• Participate in programme planning and welfare activities.
• Promote a person-centred approach in all interactions.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Initiative

Person-centred planning

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Tools

Irish driver’s licence

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTC122407 Repost

Date posted: 24 September 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

FPTC122407

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

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

• Permanent Part-time

Post specific related information

Flexi part-time contract of 12 hours per week minimum. Qualifications required: A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career. Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker: Ability to work on own initiative. Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs. Programme Planning Person Centred Plans. 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.

16/10/2026 12:00:00

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

Informal enquiries

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