Relief Care Worker

Rehab Group; Tralee; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Annual Leave 27 days

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 Tralee is seeking a Relief Care Worker for a fixed term of 6 months to provide personal care within a high support residential service. The role supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health difficulties, promoting dignity and person-centered care.

QQI Level 5 in Social Care is required, with teamwork, confidentiality and a full clean driving licence. Benefits include a company pension, health and wellbeing programs, leave options and flexible

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for service users.
• Facilitate and implement a person-centered service based on the needs and wishes of service users.
• Ensure interactions with service users are conducted with dignity, respect and equality, incorporating choice.

Skills

Teamwork

Person-centered care

Dignity & respect

Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Tools

Full Clean Driver's Licence

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!

Relief Care Worker

Fixed Term Contract 6 months variable hours Boulia Accommodation Service Tralee, 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 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:

• 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: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Salary: €15.26

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