Care Worker

The Rehab Group; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid parental leave

27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Bike to work scheme

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Relief Care Worker for Thurles Residential Service, a fixed-term 6-month contract (30 hours). Based in Thurles, Co Tipperary, the role supports people with intellectual disability and mental health difficulties in a high-support setting. Requires QQI Level 5 in Social Care and a full clean licence.

Closing date: Mon, 23 November 2026. Interviews start week of 30 November. Salary starts at €31,561.64 and up to €43,730.75 pro rata, depending on experience and

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team providing person-centered support.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
• Full clean driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for service users.
• Implement a person-centered service aligned with service user needs.
• Interact with service users with dignity, respect and equality, incorporating choice.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Driver's license

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.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Relief Care Worker

Fixed Term Contract 6 months 30 Hours

Thurles Residential Service

Thurles, Co Tipperary

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
• To be able to work effectively in a team providing person centered support for service users.
• To be able to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
• Full Clean Drivers Licence

Your Responsibilities

• Promote and actively get involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the service user.
• Facilitate and implement a person centered service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of service users.
• Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect and equality and incorporating choice

Closing Date: Monday, 23rd November 2026

Interviews for this role will take place week commencing the 30th November

Salary starting from point 1 €31,561.64 to point 11 €43,730.75 (pro rata),issubject 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
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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

Job Description