Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWCD1409

Health Service Executive; Ashford; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Wicklow is advertising a Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWCD1409 for a permanent wholetime post in Ashford. The role focuses on person-centred support for individuals with autism within Autism A Chara services, with meaningful team-based care and opportunities for development.

Qualifications include a full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification; fluent English; driving licence desirable for service vehicle duties.

Qualifications

• Full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for providing person centred support and care.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to people with autism.
• Work with a team to plan and implement care programmes.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Understanding of Key Worker/SupporterR

Programme Planning / Person Centred

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWCD1409

Before you apply

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

Reference

SWCD1409

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

Ashford

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. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. Full, clean Irish drivers licence desirable with requirement to drive service vehicles.

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