Care Support Worker - Dn Laoghaire

Cheshire Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Sick pay benefit

Bike/Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland invites applications for a Care Support Worker to assist a young active man in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The role offers 20 hours per week as a SPC contract, with duties spanning daily living support, relationship-building, and promoting independence.

The post requires relevant QQI qualifications or nursing training, a driving licence, and flexibility to cover a 24/7 roster. Benefits include training via Cheshire Academy and parking on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or QQI Level 6 Social Care or nursing qualification.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Full Manual Driving licence and willingness to drive for work.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.
• Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support people with all aspects of daily life per individual needs and plans.
• Establish and maintain respectful, rights-based relationships to promote independence.
• Work in line with Cheshire Ireland values, ethos and standards.

Skills

QQI Level 5 HCS

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Nursing qualification

Driving license

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Tools

Care management systems

Job description

Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker Contract Type: SPC Contract Hours: 20h Cheshire Service: Cheshire Community Living Services Address: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 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. Care Support Worker required for a young, active man who leads a busy lifestyle. The role involves providing practical support and assistance with daily activities while promoting independence and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will be friendly, reliable, and adaptable. The client is the owner of a small dog, so applicants should be comfortable around pets and willing to assist with occasional dog-related activities. An interest in art and creative pursuits would be an advantage, as the client enjoys artistic activities and cultural interests.

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

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

• You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives.
• You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence.
• It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is 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 Social Care or a Nursing qualification.
• Have experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role.
• Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
• The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster.
• 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 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.
• €34,782.69 to €40,418.19 annually (Pro-rata and depending on experience).
• 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.
• Welcome packs.
• Employee discounts.

Closing Date: 15th of September 2026 @5pm

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday.

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