Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWWSP3009

Health Service Executive; Gorey; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive is advertising a Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services position in Gorey. The role offers an opportunity to provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs under a specified purpose contract.

Qualifications include QQI Level 5 Health Care and a passion for person-centred care. Strong communication, initiative, and a valid driving licence are required to join the team in the HSE Dublin and South East region.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, with genuine passion for person-centred support.
• Ability to work on own initiative and drive service delivery.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills; full clean driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support according to the PCP and care plan.
• Place the needs of the person supported at the heart of all activities.
• Work on programme planning and person-centred plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Person-centred plans

Programme planning

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWWSP3009

Date posted: 2 October 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SWWSP3009

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

• Wexford

Location

Gorey

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Specified Purpose 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. Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities. Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. Full, clean drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles.

Proposed interview date

TBC