Care Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Free onsite Parking

Maternity benefit

Bike/Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland is seeking a Care Support Worker to join Rathfredagh Cheshire Services in Limerick. This permanent part-time role (35 hours) involves supporting adults with physical and neurological disabilities in daily living, promoting independence and rights-based care.

The successful candidate will hold QQI Level 5 Healthcare, have a full manual driving licence, be willing to work a 24/7 roster, and participate in Cheshire Academy training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with evolving personal plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships based on respect and equality to promote rights and independence.
• Work in a rights-based, person-centred service delivery model with continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

Full Manual Driving Licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Nursing qualification

Job description

Cheshire Ireland is seeking a Care Support Worker to join Rathfredagh Cheshire Services in Limerick. This permanent part-time role (35 hours) involves supporting adults with physical and neurological disabilities in daily living, promoting independence and rights-based care.

The successful candidate will hold QQI Level 5 Healthcare, have a full manual driving licence, be willing to work a 24/7 roster, and participate in Cheshire Academy training.