Home Support Worker

The Rehab Group; Leinster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

Educational leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Financial support for studying and my/

Job summary

The Rehab Group is recruiting a Home Support Worker to provide flexible care to older people and families in the Wexford area. The role covers support in the home and community, promoting dignity and independence for clients with disabilities and older adults.

Contract hours are fixed term relief with variable hours. QQI Level 5 training is provided, and a full clean driving licence is required. Interviews via Microsoft Teams are planned for late 2026.

Qualifications

• A relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent is desirable.
• On the job QQI Level 5 training provided (care skills and care of the older person).
• Experience of working with older people and/or with people with disabilities.
• Experience in the provision of home care services.

Responsibilities

• To provide a Home Care support service to the older person and/or to adults, young people and children with disabilities.
• The purpose of the role is to support and enable clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.
• To enhance the quality of life for the clients and facilitate them to maintain and promote their independence within their home environment and within their community.
• To ensure appropriate and timely reporting in any changes to an individual’s health and wellbeing, following the agreed protocol and Code of conduct.

Skills

Driving licence

Own transport

Experience with older people

Care for disabilities

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification

QQI Level 5 training (care skills)

QQI Level 5 Fetac modules (Care Skills / Care of the older person)

Job description

A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

Home Support Worker (CareLink): 22810

Wexford

competitive hourly rates: Starting at €15.50 up to €15.95

Additionally, we are currently running a pilot program until 31st December 2026 offering: Enhanced hourly rates: Starting at €16.13 up to €16.59

Contract Hours Available:Fixed term Relief (variable) hours

Job Purpose

To provide a flexible Home Care support service to the older person and to adults, young people and children with disabilities. The aim is to support and enable the clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.

Minimum Education & Skills required

• * A relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent is desirable
• * On the job QQI Level 5 training provided (care skills and care of the older person)
• * Experience of working with older people and/or with people with disabilities.
• * Experience in the provision of home care services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• * To provide a Home Care support service to the older person and/or to adults, young people and children with disabilities
• * The purpose of the role is to support and enable clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community
• * To enhance the quality of life for the clients and facilitate them to maintain and promote their independence within their home environment and within their community
• * To ensure appropriate and timely reporting in any changes to an individual’s health and wellbeing, following the agreed protocol and Code of conduct

Additional requirements

• * Reporting to the Home Support Coodinator/Care Planner Manager
• * Participate in CareLink training programme & completed QQI level 5 Fetac modules: Care Skills and Care of the older person within the Induction period.
• * Own transportation required
• * Full Clean Driving Licence*
• * Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service

Staff Benefits

• * Company Pension Scheme
• * Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• * Educational leave
• * Adjusted leave entitlements from 27 days to 20 days under the pilot terms and conditions**.*
• * 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
• * Car Millage
• * Leap Card is provided
• * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Closing Date: 31/10/2026

Please note that interviews are scheduled to take place via Microsoft Teams between Wednesday and Friday.

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