Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTOAK0805 Repost

Health Service Executive; Dublin; On-site; EUR 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Dublin is advertising a flexi part-time Support Worker role at Autism A Chara Disability Services. The posting notes a 48 hours per month minimum and a focus on person-centred support for individuals with autism.

The role emphasises the need for a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification, fluent English, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within PCP and care plans. A driver’s licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and support people with complex needs.
• Full, clean driver’s licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in line with PCP and care plan.
• Deliver support to people with complex needs in daily activities.
• Demonstrate good communication and initiative in a team setting.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Own initiative

Key Worker role awareness

Programme planning

Person centred plans

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services FPTOAK0805 Repost

Date posted: 5 October 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

FPTOAK0805

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

• Dublin South

Location

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Permanent Part-time

Post specific related information

Flexi part-time contract of 48 hours per month 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 drivers licence (manual) desirable.

29/10/2026 12:00:00