reliefe care worker

The Rehab Group; Bantry; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionLeave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Financial support for studying

Long Service Reward Scheme

sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Bantry, Co Cork, is seeking a Relief Care Worker to provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges in a residential setting. The role emphasizes a positive behavioral support approach and community living.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer accommodations during the application process and employment. You will join an inclusive team committed to dignity, safety, and person-centred support while meeting

Qualifications

• Residential care experience required.
• Experience providing supports to service users with disabilities and challenging behaviours.
• Proven ability to provide personal care in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for service users.
• Deliver person-centred care aligned with service users’ needs and wishes.
• Provide personal care and assist with manual handling, ensuring safety and hygiene.

Skills

Residential care experience

Personal care

Behaviour support

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

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Job Title: Relief Care Worker

Fixed Term Contract 6 months, Variable hours

Location: Bantry, Co Cork

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

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.

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.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

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

Salary: €15.56 per hour

What We Offer:

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)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 4th November 2026

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