Empowering Care Support Worker (Rights-Based)

Cheshire Ireland

Galway

On-site

EUR 34,000 - 40,000

Full time

10 days ago
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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

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.

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