Overview
Role: Care Support Workers – Permanent Part Time. Contract Hours: 30 hours per week. Cheshire Community Living Services, Blackrock, Dublin. Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily.
What We Do
We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
How We Work
Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
* Support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and evolving personal plans to help them live their best possible lives.
* Establish and maintain relationships with the people we support based on respect and equality, promoting their rights and independence.
* Work in a manner consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards.
Who We Are Looking For
* Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 in Social Care or a Nursing qualification.
* Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
* Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving licence 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 foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
* Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
* Candidates with experience but without qualifications may be hired if willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of commencement.
Why Work for Us
* Flexibility in working hours.
* €15.91 to €18.49 per hour, depending on experience.
* Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
* Career opportunities.
* Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy.
* Free onsite 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 Program.
* Welcome packs.
* Employee discounts.
Closing Date: 23 September 2025 at 5:00 pm. Please scan QR Code to apply.
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau.
Company Reg No: 20165 • Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 • Charities Regulator No: 20008321
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