Care Support Worker

Care Support Worker - West Cork

📍 Location: Cork
🕒 Hours: 22.5 hours per week
💰 Salary: €16.76 - €19.47 per hour (depending on experience) + premiums for unsocial hours

We are currently recruiting for a Care Support Worker to join a community-based service supporting adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities in West Cork.

This role involves working across two residential/community services and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, respect, and person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with daily living activities in line with personal care plans
• Promote independence, choice, and community participation
• Build positive, respectful relationships with service users
• Support social, psychological, and physical needs
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Drive service vehicles as required

Requirements:

• Full Manual Driving Licence (essential)
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (or working towards) OR QQI Level 6 Social Care qualification OR Nursing qualification
• Experience supporting people with disabilities (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Willingness to complete QQI training if not already qualified

What's on offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid unsocial hour premiums
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay benefit
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Career development and QQI training support
• Ongoing training and induction programme

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in people's lives within a supportive and values-driven environment.