Care Support Worker - Dundrum in Dublin

About the Role

Cheshire Ireland is seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as a Care Support Worker in Dundrum, Dublin. The role involves supporting people with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities, providing individualised supports to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs. The successful candidate will be committed to high-quality, rights-based, person-centred service delivery and will be willing to embrace change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Contract Type: Specified Purpose Contract

Contract Hours: 22h

Cheshire Service: CCLS Cheshire Services

Address: Dundrum, Dublin Co. Dublin

Salary: €34,783–€40,418 per year

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Requirements

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.

Details

Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. The organisation was founded in 1961 by Leonard Cheshire and has since expanded its services across Ireland. Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

How to Apply

Closing Date: 4th of November 2026 @5pm