Support Worker Disability SWPADD0404 Re-advertised

HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for a Care Assistant in Ashford, Wicklow. The ideal candidate will have a QQI level 5 qualification and a passion for providing person-centred support. Key responsibilities include working with individuals with complex needs and delivering care according to personalized plans. This is a permanent position with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Awareness of Key Worker/Support Worker Role.
• Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs.
• Engage in programme planning and ensure needs of supported individuals are prioritized.
• Work collaboratively as part of the support staff team.

Skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Full, clean drivers licence desirable

Education

Full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

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

Reference

SWPADD0404

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

Advertisement source

Section 38

Advertisement Type

External

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

Recruiter

Autism Initiatives Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee

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. 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 desirable.

Closing date

05/11/2025 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

Application details

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

Informal enquiries

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/86692/