Care Support Workers - Various Hours in Shillelagh
- Salary
- €34,782.69–€40,418.19 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026
About the Role
Care Support Workers - Various Hours
Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Cheshire Ireland is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join the team as Care Support Workers. The role involves supporting people with all aspects of their daily lives, establishing and maintaining respectful relationships, and promoting their rights and independence. The right candidate will share Cheshire Ireland’s values and be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people they support.
Contract Type: Full Time & Part Time
Contract Hours: Various Hours
Cheshire Service: Ardeen Cheshire Service
Address: Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow
Requirements
Skills and attributes
- Full Manual Driving Licence
- A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care related qualification.
Who we are looking for:
- 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.
- Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work.
- 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.
- Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role.
Details
Salary: €34,782.69 - €40,418.19 per year
Closing date: 15 Oct 2026
Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/
All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Care Support Worker role?
- A QQI Level 5 Healthcare Major Award or an equivalent care-related 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 two years of the commencement of their role.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Care Support Worker at Cheshire Ireland?
- Supporting people with all aspects of their daily lives, establishing and maintaining respectful relationships, and promoting their rights and independence.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €34,782.69 - €40,418.19 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 15 Oct 2026.
- What are the contract types available for this role?
- Full Time & Part Time.