CARE WORKER LD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Study support

Long service reward

Sick leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Ireland seeks a Care Worker to provide personal care within a high-support residential service environment in Glenflesk. This permanent role is 30 hours per week, offering a supportive team and a person-centred approach to service users.

You will promote dignity and respect, maintain confidentiality, and work closely with colleagues to deliver consistent care and community-based living supports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in a team providing person centred support for service users.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
• Full Clean Drivers Licence.

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.

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Tools

Driving license

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!

Care Worker

Permanent Contract 30 hours

Gortacoosh Residential Service

Glenflesk, Co Kerry

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 behavioural 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
• 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, 5th october 2026

Salary starting from point 1 €31,561.64to point 11 €43,730.75 Pro Rata and 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
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• 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

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