Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPIN2107

Health Service Executive; Kildare; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive invites applications for a Permanent Wholetime Support Worker Autism at Autism A Chara Disability Services (SWPIN2107). This role supports people with complex needs in a person‑centred, safe environment, with a focus on independence and quality of life.

The successful candidate will have QQI Level 5 Health Care, fluent English, a full Irish driving licence, and a genuine passion for person‑centred support. Location within Autism A Chara; interview date TBC.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills are required.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence is essential to drive service vehicles.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Person-centred care

Plan development

Driver licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPIN2107

Date posted: 21 September 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SWPIN2107

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 Midlands

Location

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 essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

13/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC