Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTC122407 Repost

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Service Executive is seeking a Care Assistant (Disability Services) for a permanent part-time role based in Ashford, Wicklow. This flexi contract offers at least 12 hours per week to support people with complex needs through person-centred care.

The successful candidate will have a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, fluent English, and a full Irish driving licence to operate service vehicles.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Genuine passion for providing person-centred support.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivers support according to the PCP and care plan.
• Engages in programme planning and person-centred plans.
• Places the needs of the person supported at the centre of all activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Tools

Irish driver's license

Job description

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

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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 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.

Closing date

18/09/2026 12:00:00

Application details

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

Informal enquiries

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