Care Support Workers - Cork

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay benefit

Company Pension Scheme

Maternity benefit

Bike/Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Death in Service benefit for pension

Employee Referral Scheme

QQI Training Program

Welcome packs

Employee discounts

Free onsite Parking

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland is seeking a dedicated Care Support Worker to join our Cork team, supporting adults with disabilities in residential and community services.

You will assist with daily living, promote independence, and follow personal care plans while upholding rights-based, person-centred care. A QQI qualification or nursing background is preferred, with a valid driving license and flexibility for a 24/7 roster.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or QQI Level 6 Social Care or Nursing qualification.
• Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
• Available to work a 24/7 roster.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Computer literate and comfortable with care management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support people with all daily living activities per individual plans.
• Establish and maintain respectful, rights-based relationships with the people we support.
• Uphold Cheshire Ireland values, standards and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English proficiency

Driving license

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Nursing qualification

Tools

None

Job description

Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time Contract Hours: 2X20h Cheshire Service: Gurranabraher in Cork City Cheshire Services Address: Co. Cork

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. €34,782.69 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. 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: 1st of October 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 16th birthday.

Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: