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Job Post Details

Care Support Worker - Kerry - job post

Cheshire Ireland
2.8 out of 5 stars
Killarney, County Kerry
€34.78 an hour - Part-time
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Job details

Pay

  • €34.78 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

Location

Killarney, County Kerry

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Sick pay
  • Employee assistance program
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Bike to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Full job description

Job Opportunity

Role: Care Support Worker

Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time

Contract Hours: 12h

Cheshire Service: Kerry Cheshire Services

Address: Co. Kerry

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.

About Cheshire Ireland

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/

What we do

We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.

How we work

Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people one person at a time. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What you will do

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 Irelands values, operating ethos, and standards.

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.

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.

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

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.

Why work for us

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.

Benefits

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.

Closing Date: 17th of July 2026 @5pm

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 16thbirthday.

www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321

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