Care Support Worker / Community Support Services | West Cork

3Q Recruitment Ltd.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Premium pay on unsocial hours

Training & development

Team support

Experience in disability services

Job summary

3Q Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Care Support Worker to assist adults with disabilities across residential and community services in West Cork. The role emphasises person-centred care, independence, and inclusive community participation in a supportive team.

The position offers flexible part-time hours, premium unsocial-hour payments, ongoing training through Cheshire Academy, and a company pension scheme. Garda Vetting is mandatory.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or QQI Level 6 Social Care/Nursing.
• Full Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive for work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good standard of verbal and written English.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Positive and person-centred approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and personal care routines
• Encourage independence and community participation
• Build positive and respectful relationships
• Support individuals in line with personal support plans
• Promote dignity, inclusion and wellbeing
• Drive service users to appointments and activities
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Skills

Driving Licence

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care / Nursing

Job description

Care Support Worker – Community Support Services | West Cork

Flexible Support Worker Jobs | Disability Services | West Cork

Location: West Cork

Salary: €16.76 – €19.47 per hour DOE

Hours: 20 Hours per week

Contract: Temporary

Flexible Support Work with Real Purpose

Care Support Workers job supporting adults with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities across residential and community-based support services in West Cork.

This Care Support Worker role focuses on person-centred support, independence and helping individuals live confidently within structured and supportive environments.

You will support service users in daily routines while promoting dignity, wellbeing, inclusion and community participation within a supportive and team-focused setting.

Whether you already work within disability services or are looking to build long-term experience within community support environments, this role offers flexibility, meaningful work and valuable experience.

This role offers:

• Flexible part-time hours
• Premium payments on unsocial hours
• Ongoing training and development
• Strong team support
• Opportunity to build experience within disability and community services

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This opportunity offers flexible work within a people-focused support environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily living and personal care routines
• Encourage independence and community participation
• Build positive and respectful relationships
• Support individuals in line with personal support plans
• Promote dignity, inclusion and wellbeing
• Drive service users to appointments and activities
• Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team

What You’ll Need:

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or equivalent)
• OR QQI Level 6 Social Care / Nursing qualification
• Experience supporting people with disabilities
• Full Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive for work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good standard of verbal and written English
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Positive and person-centred approach to care

Candidates with experience but without qualifications may still be considered if willing to complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years.

Subject to:

• Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles
• International Police Clearance is required where applicable

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive hourly rates (€16.76 – €19.47 DOE)
• Flexible working hours
• Premium payments on unsocial hours
• Ongoing training through Cheshire Academy
• Company Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay Benefit
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• QQI Training Programme
• Employee discounts and welcome packs