Relief Care Worker

The Rehab Group; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Educational Leave

Annual Leave 27 days

Bike to Work

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Income Protection

Sick Leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Dundalk is seeking a Care Worker for a fixed term, variable-hour role at Lordship, Dundalk. You will deliver a personal care service within a residential setting, supporting individuals with intellectual disability and mental health needs while upholding dignity and community living values.

Ideal candidates will have QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care, a full clean driving licence, and experience in disability or children's services.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care required.
• Full clean driving licence required.
• Experience in disability or children's services.
• Understanding HIQA standards and RehabCare policies.
• Experience in a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for service users.
• Provide person-centred care aligned to service users' needs and preferences.
• Provide personal care and manual handling with safety and risk assessments.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Experience in disability services

Residential care experience

Understanding HIQA standards

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & 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.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Care Worker – Ref: 201030

Fixed Term Variable Hour

Lordship, Dundalk- County Louth

Job Purpose

To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties within a 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:

• QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care
• Full clean driving licence
• Experience working in disability or children's Services
• Candidates should have an understanding, knowledge and experience of working with clients with disability and be able to maintain a high standard of care in line with RehabCare’s policy and procedures while ensuring that HIQA standards and regulations are maintained within the service.
• Candidates should have experience of working in a residential care setting.

Your Responsibilities

• Promote and actively 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.
• Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and adhering to safe practice and risk assessments at all times.

Closing Date: 27/09/2026

Salary starting from point 1 € 15.56

What we Offer:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 27 days annual leave for Rehab Care and 24 days annual leave for NLN
• 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)

To view thefull extensive job description please, click here 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