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Base pay range
€16.76 To €19.47 Depending On Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
Location: John’s Hill, Waterford X91 CKC7.
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 create a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community settings.
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, embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans, establishing and maintaining respectful, equality‑based relationships that promote their rights and independence.
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 Social Care, or a Nursing qualification.
* Candidates who have experience but 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.
* Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
* Hold or work towards a Full Manual Driving licence and willingness to drive for work.
* Desire for personal and professional development.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, 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.
* Willingness to embrace change and commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
* Commitment to the principles of rights‑based, person‑centred services.
Why work for us
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
* Career opportunities.
* Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy.
* Free onsite parking.
Benefits
* Sick pay benefit.
* Company pension scheme.
* Maternal 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: 20th of November 2025 @ 5 pm.
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.
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Reg No: 20165; Reg Charity No: CHY 5484; Charities Regulator No: 20008321.
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