Care Support Workers – Mornings 8:30‑12:30
Apply quickly – we are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic Care Support Workers to join our team in Dun Laoghaire. Candidates should be motivated, creative, and passionate about supporting people daily.
Base Pay Range
€15.91 to €18.49 (depending on experience). The new pay scale takes effect 01/11/2025.
Role Details
* Contract Type: Permanent Part‑Time
* Contract Hours: 20–28 hours per week
* Shifts: Mornings 08:30–12:30 (Monday‑Friday)
* Weekend shifts available (optional)
* Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland
What You Will Do
Support people with all aspects of their daily lives in line with their individual needs and evolving personal plans. Build and maintain respectful, equality‑based relationships that promote independence and uphold our service standards. Work consistently with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and principles of rights‑based, person‑centred care.
Who we are looking for
* Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, QQI Level 6 in Social Care, or a nursing qualification
* Have experience supporting people with disabilities
* Hold or work toward a full manual driving licence and be willing to drive for work
* Desire personal and professional development
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
* Eligibility to work in Ireland and good standard of verbal and written English
* Computer‑literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage)
* Personal integrity, trustworthiness, and positive attitude
* Willingness to embrace change and foster continuous improvement
* Committed to rights‑based, person‑centred services
* A candidate without qualifications may be hired if willing to complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of commencement
Why work for us
* Flexible working hours
* Premiums for unsocial hours
* Career opportunities and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy
* Free on‑site parking
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 programme
* Welcome packs
* Employee discounts
Closing Date
5 November 2025
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
Vetting Requirements
All successful candidates will be required to undergo the Garda National Vetting Bureau process and provide the necessary documentation to confirm eligibility to work.
Company Registration
Company Reg No: 20165
Reg Charity No: CHY 5484
Charities Regulator No: 20008321
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