We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities! We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.
If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.
Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace.
Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
We will work you to meet your needs.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Care Worker
- Ref 16431 Specific Purpose Contract
- 30 hours per week Location: Tullamore Residential services
- Aura View About the Role: To promote the development of independent living skills, and to assist service users in their daily living within a supported accommodation service, ensuring their safety and well
- being at all times.
What We're Looking For: Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management.
Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent Experience of working with people with a disability.
Understand the principles of care and how to put them into practice.
Specialist Knowledge in Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, and Down Syndrome Understanding of Safeguarding & Confidentiality Effective Communication Skills At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career.
We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities.
If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further.
You might be exactly who we are looking for.
Your Responsibilities Person-Centred Support, Deliver care and activities tailored to each individual's needs, wishes, and preferences Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort, hygiene, and safety.
Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, equality, and incorporating choice.
Actively participate in educational, recreational, and occupational programmes, enabling community inclusion.
Promote and be actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for service users.
Additional Requirements: Hold a full, clean manual driving license for at least two years.
Attendance at training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service.
If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.
Salary starting from point 1 € 15.26 per hour to point 5 € 17.40 per hour , is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.
What We Offer: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital Doctor Financial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Closing date: 04/05/2026 Please download the full job description for more information here: Job Description The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role. xsokbrc
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer