Care Support Worker - Mayo

Role overview

Cheshire Ireland is hiring a Care Support Worker for its Ballina Cheshire Services in County Mayo. This is a permanent part-time position with 30 hours per week.

About the organisation

Cheshire Ireland delivers high-quality support to adults living with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities, including people with medium and high support needs. The organisation focuses on helping people live as independently as possible while protecting their rights and wellbeing.

What the service is like

The service environment is described as friendly, collaborative and positive, with busy residential and community-based support settings. The approach centres on supporting one person at a time through rights-based, person-centred care.

Main purpose of the role

In this role, you will assist people with day-to-day living in line with their individual needs and personal plans. The work involves building respectful, equal relationships that encourage independence and uphold the rights of the people supported.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant will be motivated, energetic, creative and genuinely committed to making a positive difference. You should share the organisation’s values, be open to change, and help support continuous improvement across the service.

Requirements

Applicants should have, or be working towards, at least QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, QQI Level 6 in Social Care, or a nursing qualification.

Previous experience supporting people with disabilities is required.

Where a candidate has relevant experience but no formal qualification, they may still be considered if they are willing to complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of starting.

A full manual driving licence is needed, or the candidate must be actively working towards one, and be willing to drive for work.

The role requires availability for all shifts across a 24/7 roster.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, good written and spoken English, computer literacy, personal integrity, trustworthiness and a positive attitude are important.

Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential.

Experience with online care management systems would be an advantage.

Applicants should also show a commitment to personal and professional development, rights-based care, and ongoing learning.

Working hours and employment details

This is a permanent part-time contract with 30 hours per week.

The job is based onsite in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland.

Salary and benefits

The salary range is €34,100.68 to €39,625.68 per year, pro rata and dependent on experience.

Unsocial hours premiums are paid.

Additional benefits include flexible working hours, career opportunities, induction and ongoing training through Cheshire Academy, free onsite parking, sick pay, a company pension scheme, maternity benefit, a bike-to-work scheme, an employee assistance programme, death-in-service benefit for pension members, an employee referral scheme, QQI training programme, welcome packs and employee discounts.

Selection and compliance

Successful candidates will need to complete Garda vetting and provide security clearance for any jurisdiction outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland where they have lived for six months or more since turning 16.

Equal opportunity

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

Application deadline

The closing date for applications is 6 July 2026 at 5:00 pm.