Care Support Workers - Shankill/Woodbrook in County Dublin
- Salary
- €34,782.69–€40,418.19 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 25 Aug 2026
About the Role
Cheshire Ireland is seeking 10 Care Support Workers for their Woodbrook Cheshire Services in Shankill, Co. Dublin. This is a permanent full-time role with 39 hours per week. The role involves supporting adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities, providing individualised supports to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs. The successful candidate will work in a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services.
Requirements
Candidates must have a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or be working towards it, 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 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. A Full Manual Driving Licence is required, and candidates must be available to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as is eligibility to work in Ireland. A good standard of verbal and written English and computer literacy are also required.
Details
The role is based in Shankill, Co. Dublin. The salary is €34,782.69 - 40,418.19 per year. The closing date for applications is 25 Aug 2026. Benefits include flexibility in working hours, premiums paid on unsocial hours, career opportunities, induction and ongoing training, 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, and employee discounts.
How to Apply
Apply via 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.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Care Support Worker role?
- Candidates must have a QQI Level 5 Healthcare Award or be working towards it, or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. 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.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster. Shifts will be Monday to Sunday inclusive. Shifts will include Wake nights, days shifts and sleep over shifts. Staff will be expected to be available to work across all shifts.
- What is the salary for the Care Support Worker role?
- The salary is €34,782.69 - 40,418.19 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 25 Aug 2026.
- How do I apply for the Care Support Worker role?
- Apply via the Cheshire Ireland website.