Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPIN2107 - Repost

Health Service Executive; Kildare; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Service Executive in Naas, Co. Kildare, invites applications for a Care Assistant (Disability Services) on a permanent, full-time basis.

The role requires a genuine passion for providing person-centred support to people with complex needs and the ability to work on your own initiative. Fluent English, excellent communication skills, and a full, clean Irish driver’s license are essential to drive service vehicles as part of the daily duties.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• A genuine passion for providing person-centred support is key.
• Full, clean Irish driver’s licence essential for driving service vehicles.

Skills

Fluent English

Initiative

Communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

SWPIN2107

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

Advertisement source

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 Midlands

County

Kildare

Location

Naas

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.

Closing date

10/11/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC