Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409 Repost

Health Service Executive; Ashford; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism A Chara Disability Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a permanent wholetime position in Ashford, Co. Wicklow.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred support to individuals with autism and other complex needs, following Key Worker roles and the service's philosophy. A QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification is essential; fluent English and strong communication are required; a full Irish driver's license is desirable for driving service vehicles.

Qualifications

• Full QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work on own initiative and support people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to individuals with complex needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing care programmes and plans.
• Work with Autism A Chara Disability Services in a supportive team environment.

Skills

Own initiative

People with complex needs

Programme planning

Person-centred plans

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409 Repost

Date posted: 15 October 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