Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409

Health Service Executive; Ireland; Remote; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Wicklow advertises a permanent, full-time Support Worker Autism at Autism A Chara Disability Services in Ashford. The role provides person-centred support to people with complex needs and requires initiative and empathy within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification and fluent English; a full Irish driving licence is desirable. This rewarding role offers development opportunities in disability services.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is required.
• Fluent English is required.
• Full Irish driving licence is desirable.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's Licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409

Date posted: 18 September 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SWPD1409

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