Job Opportunity
Role: Driver
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term
Contract Hours: 14 Hours Per Week
Cheshire Service: Cara Cheshire Services
Address: Phoenix Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, D20 T277
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.
About Cheshire Ireland
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/
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
General Duties:
As a driver you will assist in the transportation of individuals who receive a service from Cheshire Ireland while maintaining records (mileage usage & diesel expenditure, etc). Take an active role in Health and Safety and ensuring all health & safety requirement are met, i.e., basic vehicle checks & reporting faults, etc. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values and operating ethos.
Who We Are Looking For.
A minimum of 1 years’ previous experience in similarly focused role.
Full Manual Drivers Licence
Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literate.
In possession of the necessary documentation to work and live in Ireland.
Ability to speak and write English fluently.
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.
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.
Why work for us
Flexibility in working hours.
Advanced Rostering.
Free Parking.
€15.40 - €17.12 per hour (based on experience).
Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
Career opportunities.
Induction and ongoing training.
Benefit
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 bonus.
Closing Date: - 27th of August 2025
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau
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