Care Support Worker - Greystones in Greystones

About the Role

Care Support Worker - Greystones

Location: Kindlestown Lower, Greystones, County Wicklow, A63 XY16, Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

Contract Hours: 39 hours

Cheshire Service: Greystones Cheshire Services

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.

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.

Requirements

Skills and attributes

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

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

Salary: €34,783–€40,418 per year

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

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.

How to Apply

For more information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/