RELIEF CARE WORKER

Rehab Enterprises; Killarney; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leav

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/ or

Long Service Reward Scheme

sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group is hiring a Relief Care Worker for a fixed term contract in Killarney, Co Kerry. You will provide personal care services in a residential setting, supporting individuals with intellectual disability and mental health needs, while promoting a person-centered approach and teamwork.

Candidates should hold QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, have a full clean driving licence, and experience in residential care. Closing date: 2 October 2026. Salary €15.56 per hour.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Experience providing supports to service users with relevant disability and whose behavior may challenge.

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 and adhering to safe practice and risk assessments.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Experience in residential care setting

Experience providing supports to to DS

Education

QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

The Rehab Group

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

Job Description

The Rehab Group

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!

Job Title: Relief Care Worker

Fixed Term Contract 6 months, Variable hours

Location: Killarney, Co Kerry

About The Role

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 behavioral support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviors 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
• Candidates should have experience of working in a residential care setting
• Candidates should have experience of providing appropriate supports to service users with relevant disability and whose behavior may challenge.

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.

Additional Requirements

• If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland

Closing Date: Friday, 2nd October 2026

Salary €15.56

Staff Benefits

• 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)

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer