Care Support Worker - Galway

Cheshire Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Company Pension Scheme

Maternity benefit

Bike/Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Death in Service benefit

Employee Referral Scheme

QQI Training Program

Welcome packs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland is seeking a dedicated Care Support Worker to join our Galway team. You will support people with daily living needs according to personalised plans, while upholding rights, independence and dignity in our residential and community services.

The role requires QQI Level 5/6 or nursing qualification, willingness to drive, and a 24/7 shift roster. We offer a supportive, rights-based environment with ongoing training, pension benefits and parking on site.

Qualifications

• Hold or be undertaking QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or QQI Level 6 Social Care or a nursing qualification.
• Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Hold or be working toward a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
• Availability to work all shifts across a 24‑hour, seven‑day roster.
• Good English, strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living as per individual plans to promote independence.
• Establish relationships based on respect and equality to safeguard rights.
• Act in line with Cheshire Ireland's values, ethos and standards.

Skills

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Nursing qualification

Experience with disabilities

Full manual driving license

Willing to drive for work

24/7 roster availability

Interpersonal communication

Eligible to work in Ireland

English (spoken and written)

Computer literacy

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Nursing qualification

Tools

Online care management systems

Job description

Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Contract Hours: 39h Cheshire Service: Galway Cheshire Services Address: Co. Galway 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. 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. €34,100.68 to €39,625.68 annually (Depending on experience). Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking.

Benefits

• 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: 14th 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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