Care Worker

The Rehab Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,942 - 35,277; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Care Worker for Tullamore Residential Services to provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health difficulties. This part-time role (20 hours) requires a QQI Level 5 in Social Care and offers a supportive environment for both staff and clients.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary starting from €30,942.78 to €35,277.12, along with benefits such as a pension scheme, annual leave, and various employee support programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care and manual handling ensuring comfort and safety.
• Ensure interactions with service users are respectful and dignified.
• Participate in educational and recreational programmes.
• Promote teamwork and a supportive environment for service users.

Skills

Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Training in responses to behavior that challenges

Experience working with people with disabilities

Understanding of care principles

Specialist Knowledge in Autism and Intellectual Disability

Understanding of Safeguarding & Confidentiality

Effective Communication Skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Job description

We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. 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.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Care Worker- Ref 15692

Permanent Part Time Contract, 20 hours

Tullamore Residential Services

Tullamore, Co Offaly

Job Purpose

To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties within a high support residential service setting, in an environment which values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioral support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviors and an environment that fosters community based living, personal development and social inclusion

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent
• Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management
• 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

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.

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

Salary starting from point 1 € 30,942.78 to point 5 € 35,277.12 (pro rata), subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification, plus Sleepover allowance and premium pay for bank Holiday and Sunday Shift.

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)

To view the full extensive job description please, click applyJob Description

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer