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Senior Social Care Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SSCWB2309

Health Service Executive
Department:Education
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Wexford
Location:Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland
Experience:Entry Level
Skills:
SOCIAL CAREAUTISM SUPPORTCORU REGISTRATIONQQI LEVEL 7 SOCIAL CARE QUALIFICATIONPERSON-CENTRED PLANNING (PCP)CARE PLANNINGKNOWLEDGE OF SOCIAL CARE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONSTEAM SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTLEADERSHIPWORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX NEEDSCOMMUNICATION SKILLSFLUENT ENGLISH
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Job Description

Posted on: October 4, 2026

Before you apply

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

Reference

SSCWB2309

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Care Worker 3029

Advertisement source

Section 39

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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

Wicklow Town

Recruiter

Autism A Chara

Contract type

  • Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

Qualifications required: A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, (or relevant schedule 3 qualification as listed on CORUs website) with at least 6 months recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; OR A relevant 3rd level qualification at degree level i.e. Social Work/Psychology with at least 2 years recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs; AND Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker.

Skills/Abilities required of a Senior Social Care Worker: At least one year’s recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs. Proven knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the Social Care Sector. Understanding of the needs and rights of individuals with autism. Proven ability to work on own initiative. Demonstrated leadership skills. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. 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. Experience at a similar level with responsibility for supervising/managing a team. Proven experience in

Closing date

21/10/2026 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

Application details

Fiona Bartlett, recruitment@autismachara.ie, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

Informal enquiries

Fiona Bartlett, recruitment@autismachara.ie, HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/104346/
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