Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWCD1409

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Wicklow (Ashford) is advertising a permanent wholetime position as a Care Assistant (Disability Services). The role offers the chance to support individuals with complex needs in a person-centred way, developing skills and expertise within a public service setting.

The ideal candidate holds a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification, demonstrates initiative and excellent communication, and holds a full Irish driving licence where relevant.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Passion for person-centred support and working with people with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to service users.
• Assist with daily living tasks and care routines.
• Promote independence and safety in the community setting.

Skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Fluent English

Driver licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

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

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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

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

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/103823/