Care Support Worker
Location: Cheshire, Ireland – Address: Sallynoggin
Contract type: Permanent Full-Time
Contract hours: 39 Hours per week
Service: Cheshire Community Living Services
Salary: €15.91 to €18.49 depending on experience (new pay scale as of 01/11/2025)
Benefits:
* Sick pay benefit
* Company Pension Scheme
* Maternity benefit
* Bike/Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Death in Service benefit for pension members
* Employee Referral Scheme
* QQI Training Program
* Welcome packs
* Employee discounts
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.
Responsibilities
* You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives.
* You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence.
* It is critical that when undertaking your work you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards.
Qualifications
* Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification.
* Have experience in supporting people with disabilities.
* Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
* Desire for personal and professional development.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.
* Good standard of verbal and written English.
* Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage).
* Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
* Positive attitude.
* Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
* Committed to the principles of rights‑based, person‑centred services.
* Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role.
Additional Information
Flexible working hours with premium pay on unsocial hours. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite parking. Career opportunities.
Closing Date: 5th of November 2025
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work.
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