Social Care Workers, Blackrock

Job Opportunity

Role: Social Care Woker

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: 39 Hours per week

Cheshire Service: Cheshire Community Living Services

Address: Blackrock, Co. Dublin

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

The Social Care Worker plays a key role in supporting individuals receiving Cheshire Ireland services to live self-directed, meaningful lives. This role focuses on promoting independence, inclusion, and rights-based practice while ensuring high-quality, person-centred support. The Social Care Worker contributes to developing, implementing, and reviewing individual care and support plans, advocating for service users, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.

The post holder upholds the values, ethos, and standards of Cheshire Ireland, ensuring that each individual is supported to achieve their goals and participate fully in their community.

Who we are looking for:

QQI Level 7 or Level 8 in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, or equivalent recognised qualification.

Registered or eligible to register with Coru.
Experience working with individuals with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities (minimum one year preferred).
Knowledge of HIQA Standards, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, and rights-based social care.

Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
Full clean manual driving licence (or willingness to obtain one).
IT literacy (experience with electronic care management systems is an advantage).
Eligible to work in Ireland.
Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Why work for us

Flexibility in working hours.

€40142.05 to €52620.32 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: 29th of January 2026 @5pm

Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work.

Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321