Care Support - Ennis

Care Support Worker Intellectual Disability Services Ennis, Co. Clare

Location: Ennis, Co. Clare

Salary: €38,000 - €52,000 (DOE)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Fixed-term with potential for permanency

Supporting Independence in a Community Setting

This Care Support Worker role in Ennis is based within a service supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, with a strong focus on community involvement and everyday independence.

You'll be supporting individuals to build confidence, develop practical life skills, and engage more actively in their local community, through consistent, person-centred support.

This is a hands-on role where building trust and maintaining consistency are key.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily routines
• Encouraging independence and development of life skills
• Assisting with community engagement and social activities
• Providing consistent, practical support day-to-day
• Promoting dignity, respect, and individual choice
• Working closely with Social Care Workers and wider teams
• Following care plans and HIQA-aligned standards

What You'll Bring

• Relevant qualification (Social Care, Healthcare, or related discipline preferred)
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or in similar settingsi>
• A practical, reliable, and people-focused approach
• Strong awareness of safeguarding and professional standards
• Manual Handling & First Aid (or willingness to complete training)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
• A supportive and structured team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• A role focused on meaningful, day-to-day impact
• A service that values consistency, inclusion, and q