Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWCD1409 Repost

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Service Executive in Ashford, Wicklow seeks a permanent wholetime Care Assistant (Disability Services) to deliver person-centred support to people with complex needs within a caring team.

Essential QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification, fluent English, and strong communication are required. Driving licence is desirable to operate service vehicles as needed during duty rosters.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Genuine passion for providing person centred support.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to people with complex needs.
• Assist with programme planning and Person Centred Plans.
• Utilise knowledge of Support Worker roles and philosophy.

Skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Fluent English

Plan/Programme planning

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

SWCD1409

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

Advertisement source

Section 39

Advertisement Type

Open to all

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

10/11/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC