Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWBLS1007 Repost

Health Service Executive; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Autism A Chara Disability Services in Dublin South. The role focuses on person-centred support for individuals with complex needs, delivered in a community setting.

The ideal candidate holds a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification, has fluent English, and can work on their own initiative with a full driving licence. This permanent, full-time position offers a meaningful career path and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs.
• Programme planning and development of Person-Centred Plans.
• Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean drivers licence (manual) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs.
• Deliver care according to PCP and care plans.
• Use initiative to support daily living activities.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families and team members.

Skills

Own initiative

Person-centred support

Programme planning

Communication skills

Fluent English

Driver's licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWBLS1007 Repost

Date posted: 13 October 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SWBLS1007

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

Dublin South

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Permanent 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 (manual) with requirement to drive service vehicles.

05/11/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

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

Informal enquiries

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