Care Worker

Rehab Group; Tullamore; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Tullamore is seeking a dedicated Care Worker for a permanent contract. The role involves providing personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and requires a QQI Level 5 qualification. Essential skills include effective communication and experience with disabilities. The position offers a salary range starting from €30,942.78, various employee benefits, and is oriented towards fostering an inclusive environment for all. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

27 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent.
• Full Driving Licence is essential.
• Specialist Knowledge in Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, and Down Syndrome.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care.
• Deliver care and activities tailored to each individual's needs.
• Promote teamwork and community inclusion.

Skills

Training in responses to behaviour that challenges

Experience of working with people with a disability

Effective Communication Skills

Understanding of Safeguarding & Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent

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

Permanent Contract, 39 hours

Killeigh Residential 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 behaviours 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
• Full Driving Licence - essential
• Training in responses to behaviour 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

08th January 2026

Salary starting from point 1 €30,942.78 to point 5 €35,277.12 and 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)

To view the full extensive job description please, click apply Job 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