Overview
Relief Care Support Workers role at Cheshire Ireland. Location: Newcastle West, Limerick. Contract Type: Fixed Term. Contract Hours: Relief. Cheshire Service: Limerick Cheshire Services.
Closing Date: 4th of November 2025.
What You Will Do
You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives according to their individual needs and evolving personal plans to help them live their best possible lives. You will establish and maintain relationships with the people we support based on respect and equality, promoting their rights and independence. All work should be conducted 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 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 literacy (experience with online care management systems is an advantage).
* Personal integrity and trustworthiness; positive attitude.
* Willing to embrace change and support a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
* Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
* Candidates with experience and no qualifications may be hired if willing to undertake QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of commencing.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: €15.91 to €18.49 (depending on experience). A new payscale will be applied 01/11/2025. Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
* Career opportunities.
* Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy.
* Free onsite parking.
* 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 and welcome packs.
* Employee discounts.
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 at https://www.cheshire.ie/.
Equal Opportunity and Vetting
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 eligibility to work.
Requirements and Notes
All roles are subject to the organisation’s policy and the requirements of the service area. The information above reflects the job as described and any changes will be communicated by the recruiter.
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