Relief Care Support Workers - Phoenix Park Dublin in Dublin
- Salary
- €34,782.69–€40,418.19 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 2 Sept 2026
About the Role
Cheshire Ireland is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Care Support Workers. The role is based in Phoenix Park, Dublin, and involves supporting people with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs. The goal is to promote independence and well-being in a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment.
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
- Computer literacy (experience with online care management systems is an advantage)
- Personal integrity and trustworthiness
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire for personal and professional development
- Willingness to embrace change and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Commitment to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services
Details
Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin
Contract Type: Relief
Contracted Hours: Relief
Salary: €34,782.69 to €40,418.19 annually (Pro-rata and depending on experience)
Closing Date: September 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
How to Apply
Apply through the Cheshire Ireland website at www.cheshire.ie.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the 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 key responsibilities of a Support Worker at Cheshire Ireland?
- Supporting 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. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence.
- What benefits does Cheshire Ireland offer to Support Workers?
- Flexibility in working hours, 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, and employee discounts.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- September 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
- How do I apply for the Support Worker position?
- Apply through the Cheshire Ireland website at www.cheshire.ie.