Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive is advertising a permanent, full-time Care Assistant (Disability Services) in Ashford, Wicklow. The role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification and a genuine passion for person-centred support.

You will work with individuals with complex needs, providing dedicated care and support in the community. Fluent English and strong communication skills are essential, with a valid Irish driving license desirable for service vehicle duties.

Qualifications

• A 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

Ability to work on own initiative

Communication skills

Fluent English

Person-centred care philosophy

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

SWPD1409

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