Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTMSP3009 - Repost - Amended

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Arklow, Wicklow, Ireland is advertising a flexi part-time Support Worker (Disability Services) role. 36 hours per week, specified purpose, QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification required, and a passion for person-centered support is essential. The role emphasizes working with people with complex needs and delivering care aligned with PCPs.

Fluent English, excellent communication skills, and a valid driver’s license are desirable. Closing date is 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy for complex needs.
• Programme planning and Person Centred Plans.
• Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities.
• Delivers support according to the PCP and care plan.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Skills

Own initiative

Support worker role

Person-centred plans

Communication skills

PCP adherence

Driver licence desirable

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

FPTMSP3009

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

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Section 39

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Open to all

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

Arklow

Contract type

• Specified Purpose Part-time

Post specific related information

Flexi part-time role of 36 hours per week. 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 drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles.

Closing date

30/11/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/105859/