Care Support Worker

Location: West Cork (locations below)
Duration: Permanent - 20 Hour per week
Salary: € 15.91 - 18.49 p/h

Who We Are

We are a dedicated service provider, offering individualized support for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that promotes independence, rights, and well-being. Our services ensure a friendly, cooperative, and positive working atmosphere across busy residential and community settings.

Location of the roles:

• Cork Supported Accommodation Services - Bandon, Peddlers Cross, Ballineen, and Enniskean

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and passionate about engaging with the people we support daily.

You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives according to their individual needs and evolving personal plans, helping them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support, based on respect and equality, promoting their rights and independence.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, QQI Level 6 in Social Care, or a Nursing qualification.
• 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.
• Willingness to embrace change and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service.
• Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services.

Benefits:

• Sick pay benefit.
• Premiums paid on unsocial hours.
• Company pension scheme.
• Maternity benefit.
• Bike/Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Death in service benefit for pension members.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Welcome packs.
• Employee discounts.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of the people we support.