Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWCD1409

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Ashford, Wicklow, is seeking a permanent, full-time Support Worker for Disability Services. The role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, a passion for person-centred care, and the ability to work with individuals with complex needs.

Applicants should demonstrate fluent English, strong communication skills, and a valid Irish driving licence. The position offers on-site work and opportunities to develop skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for providing person-centred support is key to the role.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills are required.

Skills

Own initiative

Key Worker philosophy

Programme planning

Person-centred plans

Fluent English

Communication skills

Drivers licence desirable

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

SWCD1409

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

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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

Ashford

Recruiter

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.

Closing date

12/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC