To provide the support, care and domestic care needed to help service users to achieve maximum independence in aspects of their daily lives and activities as per their individual needs and care plans all the while promoting their self-respect and dignity and providing the highest standard of care provision every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

• Assisting service users with all personal care tasks which will include; washing, dressing, showering, bathing, oral hygiene, and housekeeping.
• Assisting service users with their mobility using the appropriate equipment as instructed.
• Preparing and/or heating meals, drinks and evening snacks where necessary.
• Providing assistance with all personal continence care.
• Domestic cleaning, doing the laundry, housekeeping etc.
• Enabling service users to take their prescribed medication and completing the necessary documentation.
• To undertake training as necessary to perform your duties to the highest standards. To assist the service user to remain safe and secure.
• To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the service user’s social or health condition to the line manager/nurse.
• To comply with all risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary.
• To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills within the care sector.
• To respect the rights of service users, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families and friends.
• To attend such training ‘Food Hygiene’ Health & Safety Courses and other related training activity as may be organised from time to time.
• To ensure whilst handling all equipment and materials provided care and domestic service function that strict observance is paid to safe handling procedures.
• To ensure that all materials and equipment are promptly and neatly returned to the appropriate storeroom at the end of each shift and to ensure that the storeroom is properly secured.
• To ensure that all areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic, safe and secure condition.
• To establish and maintain relationships between clients, staff and other involved personnel.
• To keep strict observance of personal presentation and hygiene as trained.
• To respect the rights of service users including privacy and dignity.
• To have regard for the confidentiality requirement of both the client organisation and Sodexho Ireland.

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in the provision of care, a FETEC Level 5 Major in care .. 
• A commitment to training.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• An ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to cope under pressure
• An ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work without direct supervision.

Covid-19 Care Support worker

(2x 15 hour, 6 months contract, Cork Cheshire Services)

Cheshire Ireland seek Care support staff in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Would you like to work with an excellent team of friendly professionals?

Do you have qualification in Social care or experience in caring for adults with disability?

Are you able to work flexible hours?

If yes is the answer to the above questions, apply for the Care Support Worker role with Cheshire Ireland via ‘Apply for position now’ button

What we do:

We provide quality services to adults with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. We provide individualised supports to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life for all people who use our services.

How we work:

As a Cheshire Care Support Worker you will be committed to the provision of quality services and to the concept of working in partnership with clients who live in their own homes and in residential centres.

What you will do:

The successful candidates will have the ability to operate independently with good use of initiative, and also to work effectively in a team of staff. You and your team will provide personal care in line with client health needs, exercise programmes, and household management. You and your team will also support clients’ safety, security, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

Why work with us:

·        €13.94-€16.87 per hour (depending on exp)

·        Employee assistance programme

·        Full training provided

·        Twilight/Night and Weekend Premiums

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda Vetting Unit.

Covid-19 Care Support worker

(2x 15 hour, 6 months contract, Cork Cheshire Services)

Cheshire Ireland seek Care support staff in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Would you like to work with an excellent team of friendly professionals?

Do you have qualification in Social care or experience in caring for adults with disability?

Are you able to work flexible hours?

If yes is the answer to the above questions, apply for the Care Support Worker role with Cheshire Ireland via Apply for position now button

What we do:

We provide quality services to adults with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. We provide individualised supports to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life for all people who use our services.

How we work:

As a Cheshire Care Support Worker you will be committed to the provision of quality services and to the concept of working in partnership with clients who live in their own homes and in residential centres.

What you will do:

The successful candidates will have the ability to operate independently with good use of initiative, and also to work effectively in a team of staff. You and your team will provide personal care in line with client health needs, exercise programmes, and household management. You and your team will also support clients safety, security, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

Why work with us:

        13.94-16.87 per hour (depending on exp)

        Employee assistance programme

        Full training provided

        Twilight/Night and Weekend Premiums

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda Vetting Unit.