Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWBAYS1910

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Wicklow Town is recruiting a Support Worker for Autism A Chara Disability Services. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, following the person’s PCP and care plan.

Requirements include a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification, fluent English, good communication skills, and a full clean driving licence. This is a rewarding role with opportunities for skill development within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• A full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for providing person-centred support is key.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to people with complex needs.
• Deliver support according to each person’s PCP and care plan.
• Plan and implement programmes as part of care.
• Place the needs of the person supported at the center of all activities.

Skills

Own initiative

Key Worker role

Programme planning

Person-centred plans

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWBAYS1910

Date posted: 22 October 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SWBAYS1910

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

Wicklow Town

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

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 essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

11/11/2026 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