Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPD1409 Repost

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive seeks a Care Assistant (Disability Services) in Ashford, Wicklow. This permanent, whole-time role requires a QQI Level 5 Health Care qualification and a genuine passion for person-centred support.

The candidate should be able to work on their own initiative and communicate effectively in English, with a preferred driving licence for service vehicle duties. The post offers rewarding opportunities to develop skills and advance in a public healthcare setting within the HSE

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker role and philosophy for complex needs.
• Programme planning and Person Centred Plans.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence desirable with driving service vehicles.

Skills

Own initiative

Communication

Driving licence (desirable)

Person-centred approach

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Before you apply

Reference

SWPD1409

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

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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

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

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/105230/