Relief Care Support worker - Tullow

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Bike/Cycle to work scheme

Maternity benefit

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Cheshire Ireland is hiring a Care Support Worker for a relief contract at our Tullow, Co. Carlow location. You will assist residents with daily living activities, follow personal plans, and promote rights and independence in a supportive, rights-based environment.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Healthcare, or QQI Level 6 Social Care, or a nursing qualification, plus a full manual driving licence. All shifts across a 24/7 roster are possible.

Qualifications

• Holds QQI Level 5 Healthcare or higher in Social Care or Nursing qualification.
• Experience in supporting people with disabilities is preferred.
• Full manual driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living activities per individual plans.
• Establish respectful relationships promoting rights and independence.
• Work across a 24/7 roster and adapt to shifts as needed.

Skills

Driving Licence

Full Manual Driving Licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

QQI Level 6 Social Care

Nursing qualification

Job description

• Tullowbeg, County Carlow, R93 RC93, Ireland
• Contract
• Conversational English

Who We Are

In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev

In 1961 Leonard Cheshire set up Ireland’s first Cheshire service in Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, supported by volunteers, and since then further services have developed around the country.Initially, these services were supported by local voluntary management committees who oversaw the running of the services and who fundraised locally.Over time, the Health and Social Care environment in Ireland changed with an increased requirement for governance and oversight. To reflect this Cheshire Ireland dev Show more

Skills and attributes

• Full Manual Driving Licence
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or be working towards

Description

Role: Care Support Worker

Contract Type: Relief Contract

Contract Hours: 0h

Address: Tullow, Co. Carlow

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 https://www.cheshire.ie/

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

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

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

Closing Date: 4th of November 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

Meet the St. Patrick's Cheshire Services Team

Tullow, Co. Carlow R93 RC93 Independent living
Individual apartments
Opened 2016
3 Community areas - Leonardsville, Wolseley Lodge and Abbeyclose.
Leonardsville is a modern development in the grounds of the old St. Patrick’s Cheshire Home, close to Tullow Town. Each apartment has a bedroom, living/dining room, kitchen and accessible bathroom. There is open access from each house to the secure internal landscaped courtyard. The 24/7 staff team support people in all aspects of daily living. People pay rent in line with their tenancy agreement with Cheshire Ireland and are responsible for their own household running costs.
Abbey Close is a modern housing development close to Tullow Town. Each house has an open plan living area and kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and an enclosed back garden. The 24/7 staff team support people in all aspects of daily living. People pay rent in line with their tenancy agreement and are responsible for their own household running costs.
Wolseley Lodge is a beautiful 4 bed bungalow close to Tullow Town. Each of the 3 tenants has their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom. There is a large open plan kitchen/dining /lounge area with double doors linking the patio area and the garden. The 24/7 staff team support people in all aspects of daily living. People pay rent in line with their tenancy agreement and are responsible for contributing to the household running costs.

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Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Flexible Schedules

Professional Development + Growth

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Staff Discounts

Great Location

Work/Life Balance

Employee Recognition

Casual Dress

Employee Referral Bonus

Free onsite parking

Death in Service

Pension Scheme

Learning and Development opportunities

Bereavement, Parental and Carers Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

E-Learning and Development opportunities

Cheshire Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer