Care Support Worker - Sligo in Sligo

About the Role

Care Support Worker - Sligo
Abbeyquarter South, Sligo, F91 V084, Ireland
Contract: €34,782.69 - 40,418.19 per year
Closing date: 4 Nov 2026 5:00 AM

Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. 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.

Role: Care Support Worker
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Contract
Contract Hours: 20h
Cheshire Service: Sligo Cheshire Services
Address: Co. Sligo

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.

The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster.

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.

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

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.

Sick pay benefit.

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.

Employee discounts.

How to Apply

Closing Date: 4th of November 2026 @5pm

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.

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