Care Worker

Rehab Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Sligo is seeking a part-time Care Worker to support individuals in developing independent living skills. Ideal candidates will have a third level qualification in Health & Social Care and experience in working with people with disabilities. The role offers various benefits, including a company pension scheme and annual leave, making it a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working with people with a disability.
• Clear understanding of independent living philosophy.
• Experience in community environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote the development of independent living skills.
• Document information and complete necessary paperwork.
• Ensure delivery of a quality service.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to self-direct

Experience in promoting Health and Safety

Education

Third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent (minimum QQI level 5)

Job description

Overview

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. We will work wi.th you to meet your needs. Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Care Worker

Specific Purpose Contract, Part Time 20 hours per week

Location: Killeshin Residential Service, Sligo

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 wellbeing at all times.

What We're Looking For:

• Third level graduate, Health & Social care or equivalent is desirable (minimum QQI level 5 or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years previous experience of working with people with a disability.
• A clear understanding of the philosophy of independent living and community integration will be required to be demonstrated.
• Good communication skills and the ability to self-direct are also essential.
• Experience of working with service users in a community environment.
• Experience of providing appropriate supports to service users with relevant disability.
• Experience of working within remote team environment.
• Experience of facilitating a person centred plan.
• Experience of promoting a focus on Health and Safety for both you and the service user.
• Experience in maintaining relationships with stakeholders both within the service and externally in the community.
• 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:

• To collate, assessment and intervention information and expertise for the purpose of developing an individualized community support service.
• To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
• To ensure all interaction with clients is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.
• To ensure delivery of a quality service by designing, implementing, and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual, providing personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of clients.
• To enshrine the concept of independent living to include and assist clients in the selection of their meal menu, in the cooking of their meal and eating, promoting personal choice at all times; and facilitating and enabling clients to integrate with the local community and access local resources.
• Assist with the catering, cleaning and general domestic duties in client's homes.
• To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of clients at all times.
• To work within the stated policies and procedures of RehabCare.

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 €29,374.77, €14.48 per hour, to point 5 €33,489.47 (pro rata), €16.51 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)

How to Apply:

Submit your application by 02/10/2025

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.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer

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