Care Support Worker - SEL Community in Dublin

About the Role

Cheshire Ireland is seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as a Care Support Worker for the Southeast Leinster Community Cheshire Services in Ringsend, Dublin. The role involves supporting people with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs. The successful candidate will work 24 hours per week, with shifts from 10 am to 7 pm, including weekends and bank holidays. A full manual driving licence is required, and candidates must have been driving for at least 2-3 years or more on a full licence.

Requirements

Candidates must 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. Experience in supporting people with disabilities is essential. Candidates who have experience but 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. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required, as well as eligibility to work in Ireland and a good standard of verbal and written English. Computer literacy is essential, with experience in online care management systems being an advantage. Personal integrity, trustworthiness, and a positive attitude are also required.

Details

Location: Ringsend, Dublin, Ireland
Contract Type: SPC
Contract Hours: 24 hours per week
Salary: €34,782.69 - €40,418.19 per year
Closing Date: 31 July 2026, 4:00 PM
Employer: Cheshire Ireland

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Cheshire Ireland website. 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.