Social Care Worker (12 hours per week) in Ashford
- Salary
- €19.57–€22.84 / hour
- Contract
- Part time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 13 Oct 2026
This is a part-time position — the figure shown is the full-time rate, so actual pay is pro-rata, based on the hours worked.
About the Role
Social Care Worker (12 hours per week) in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland. Permanent, Flexi Part Time. €19.57 - 22.84 p/h. Fluent English. Closing date: October 13, 2026 11:00 AM.
We initially opened our doors in 2005 as part of a strategic partnership with Autism Initiatives UK. Recently we have decided to make the significant change to operate as a solely run, Irish charity independent of the UK. Although this partnership has come to an end, we are delighted with what we have achieved so far and we are very excited at what the future holds for Autism A Chara.
We will continue to provide specialist autism services for adults across our Residential, Respite, Day, and Community Support Services. Our aim is to positively work alongside autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services for all to enjoy. In recent years we have successfully expanded our services throughout Dublin, Kildare, Wexford and Wicklow and continue to seek out opportunities where we can offer assistance and value.
Given the significant role our team play in the lives of those we support our recruitment is focused on individuals willing to go the extra mile. Whether it’s helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities our team always strives to deliver the best service possible. No two autistic people are the same and therefore no two jobs with us are the same.
Social Care Worker - Residential service in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. 12 hours per week minimum. Job reference: FPT_CD12_1509.
Requirements
Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker:
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential
- Eligible to register with CORU as a Social Care Worker
- At least six month's recent experience working as a Social Care Worker supporting people with complex needs
- Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
- Full, clean Irish drivers licence essential with requirement to drive service vehicles
- Permission to work in Ireland essential
Qualifications required for a Social Care Worker:
- 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
- Proof of successful registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
- OR proof of application in progress with CORU.
Skills/Abilities required of a Social Care Worker:
- 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
- Proven experience in the implementation and development of support/care plans and PCP’s
- 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
Who the people we support would like support from:
- Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
- Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
- Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind
- Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
- Support me to engage in my community
- Help me learn new skills
- Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Full Job Specification available on request.
Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.
Details
Location: Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland
Sector: public sector
Salary: €19.57 - 22.84 p/h
Closing date: 13 Oct 2026
Frequently asked
- What are the essential qualifications for this role?
- A full QQI level 7 Award in Social Care or Applied Social Care/Studies/Practice at degree level is essential, 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.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Social Care Worker at Autism A Chara?
- The Social Care Worker will support autistic people, their families and carers in providing specialist individually tailored services. The role involves helping the people we support to live independently, enjoy a better quality of life, or play a more active role in their communities.
- What are the benefits of working as a Social Care Worker at Autism A Chara?
- Benefits include access to an Education Support Scheme, company pension with company contribution, sick pay, access to health care plans, paid maternity and paternity leave, 6.7 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked, premium rates for evening and weekend work, bike to work scheme, employee assistance programme, birthday off, paid breaks, discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy, and fantastic development and career progression opportunities.