Care Support Workers - Eastern Region

Company Details Confidential; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Sick pay benefit

Company pension

Maternity benefit

Bike/cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Death in service

Employee referral

QQI training

Welcome packs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland is seeking caring staff to support people with disabilities in various residential and community settings across Ireland. You will help with daily living, personal plans, and rights-based care in a respectful, patient-centered environment.

The role requires QQI Level 5 or higher in healthcare or social care, a full driving license, and flexibility to work all shifts. On-site training and development opportunities are provided. Salary is issued per the year and benefits apply.

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.
• Willing to undertake QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per individual needs and personal plans.
• Establish and maintain respectful relationships that promote rights and independence.
• Act in line with Cheshire Ireland’s values, ethos, and standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Job description

Multiple locations

Cara Chesire Home, Upper Glen Road, Castlemahon, Dublin 20, D20 T277
SAINT PATRICK'S CHESHIRE HOME , Carlow Road , Tullow , Co. Carlow , R93 RC93
ARDEEN CHESHIRE HOME , Shillelagh , Killarney , Co. Wicklow , Y14 FK44
NEWBRIDGE RESPITE CENTRE , 356 Standhouse Road , Newbridge , Co. Kildare , W12 CF99
CHESHIRE IRELAND , 69 Claddagh Park , Dundalk , Co. Louth , A91 AY6P

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

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.

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: 18th of November 2026 @5pm

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR QQI Level 5

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork
• Specialising In: qqi
• Driving Licence: Full B
• Languages: English B1-Intermediate