CARE WORKER LD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Education leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Health & wellbeing

EAP

Digital Doctor

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Care Worker for Kilcummin Residential Service in Kilcummin, Co Kerry. This permanent role is 18.5 hours per week and involves providing personal care with a focus on dignity and community inclusion.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent, a full clean driving licence, and be able to work effectively in a team delivering person-centered support to service users.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for the service user.
• Facilitate and implement a person centered service tailored to service users' needs and wishes.
• Ensure interactions with service users are conducted with dignity, respect and equality, incorporating choice.

Skills

Teamwork

Person-centered care

Privacy/confidentiality

Dignity & respect

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!

Care Worker

Permanent Contract 18.5 hours

Kilcummin Residential Service

Kilcummin, 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 Essential

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 €31561.64to point 11€43,730.75Pro Rata and issubject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

What we Offer:

• 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)

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