Care Support Worker - West Cork in Cork

About the Role

Cheshire Ireland is seeking a Care Support Worker for their West Cork Community Services in Cork. The role is permanent part-time, with 22 hours per week. The successful candidate will support people with all aspects of their daily lives, fostering independence and promoting their rights and well-being. The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster.

The role is based in Castledonovan and Bandon Services in the West Cork Community Services, Co. Cork.

Requirements

• Full Manual Driving Licence
• A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care related qualification.
• Experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Good Standard of verbal and written English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to embrace change and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.
• 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.

Details

Salary: €34,782–€40,418 per year

Closing date: 5 Aug 2026

Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time

Contract Hours: 22 hours

Location: Cork

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, visit Cheshire Ireland's website.