Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTC122407 Repost Extended

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Wicklow seeks a part-time Care Assistant to provide person-centred support in disability services. The role requires initiative and ability to work with individuals with complex needs.

You will deliver care in Ashford, adhere to PCPs and care plans, and work 12 hours per week with a genuine passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• A genuine passion for person-centred support is key to success in this role.
• Ability to work on own initiative is required.
• Awareness of the Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy when supporting people with complex needs.
• Proficiency in planning and following Person-Centred Plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support according to PCP and care plan.
• Deliver support to people with complex needs.
• Assist with daily activities to promote independence while ensuring safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Person-centred care

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care

Tools

Clean Irish driving licence

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

10/11/2026 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

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/105238/