Residential Rehabilitation Assistant

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Defined contribution pension

Life cover

Health Care Staff Credit Union

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is seeking a compassionate Residential Rehabilitation Assistant for our Rochestown & Glenageary services in County Dublin. The role focuses on supporting adults with acquired brain injury to live more independently within a person-centred team.

You will help develop daily living skills, participate in meaningful activities, and contribute to a safe, empowering environment. The position includes varied contracts and a salary of €31,550–€45,381.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health or Social Care QQI Level 5+ qualification.
• Full driving licence.
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful, trusting relationships and offer consistent support.
• Help create and guide personalised rehabilitation plans.
• Encourage independence through daily living skills, personal care, and goal-focused activities.
• Work closely with the team, attend meetings, and keep progress updated on IPlanit.
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist persons served with budgeting, money management and disability benefits where applicable.

Skills

Communications

Initiative

Planning and organising

Basic IT Skills

Education

QQI Level 5+ Health or Social Care qualification

Job description

• Rochestown, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year. At Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, through our community-based rehabilitation services, we help as many of them as we can to return to leading independent lives.Our expert teams support individuals and their families recovering from the impacts of brain injury with services and tools that help them rehabilitate, adapt and return to their everyday lives with confidence. Person-centredness is a vital component of all of our services.Our s

19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year. At Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, through our community-based rehabilitation services, we help as many of them as we can to return to leading independent lives.Our expert teams support individuals and their families recovering from the impacts of brain injury with services and tools that help them rehabilitate, adapt and return to their everyday lives with confidence. Person-centredness is a vital component of all of our services.Our s Show more

Skills and attributes

• Communications
• Initiative
• Planning and organising
• Basic IT Skills

Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Residential Rehabilitation Assistants to join our dynamic team in our Rochestown & Glenageary, County Dublin Services where person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role:

As a Residential Rehabilitation Assistant,you will play a key part in supporting adults with an acquired brain injury to live with greater independence, confidence, and autonomy. Working as part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, you will help persons served build daily living skills, engage in meaningful activities, and work toward their personal rehabilitation goals. This role is a hands-on, varied, and deeply rewarding – every day you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive, person-centred environment where individuals are empowered to make choices and participate fully in their community.

The contract available is:

• 1x Permanent, Full-Time, 39 hours contract
• 3x Specified Purpose, Full-Time, 39 hours contracts
• 1x Specified Purpose, Part-Time, 19.5 hours contract
• 1x Fixed Term, 1 year, Part-Time, 19.5 hours contract

The salary range will be €31,550 - €45,381 depending on experience. This will be pro-rated based on working 39 hours per week.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Build respectful, trusting relationships and offer consistent support
• Help create and guide personalised rehabilitation plans
• Encourage independence through daily living skills, personal care, and goal-focused activities
• Work closely with the team, attend meetings, and keep progress updated on IPlanit
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and procedures
• Assist persons served with budgeting, money management and disability benefits where applicable in line with Organisational policy
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment
• For a more detailed list of role duties, please review the attached job specification

What We're Looking For:

We are seeing a compassionate support professional who believes in the rights, dignity, and potential of every person. You will bring empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to person-centred practice. The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and comfortable working broth independently and as part of a collaborative team. If you value meaningful connections, empower others to lead fulfilling lives, and want to be part of a supportive team - this could be the perfect role for you.

Must Haves:

• Relevant Health or Social Care qualification to a QQI Level 5 or higher
• Full driving licence
• Person-centred values
• Strong communication skills - be able to engage compassionately, clearly and confidently in spoken and written English
• Confident using basic IT systems to stay connected and organised

Great To Have:

• Experience in Residential or Community settings
• Background in Disability or Illness support

Why Join Us?

• Making a Real Impact - Be part of a mission-driven team passionately advocating for supporting people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives with dignity
• Grow with Us - Access tailored induction and specialist training, plus meaningful career development opportunities to help you reach your potential
• Feel Valued - Enjoy long service awards, premium pay (where applicable), paid maternity leave, and a supportive culture that celebrates your contribution
• Work-Life Balance Matters - Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives empower you to live fully- at work and beyond
• Financial Security & Perks - Competitive salary, defined contribution pension scheme (for eligible employees), free life cover, and access to the Health Care Staff Credit Union
• Support When You Need It - Benefit from the Employee Assistance Programme, revenue-approved mileage rates, and the Bike to Work Scheme

If you’re ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Fiona Doyle - Local Service Manager – 086 8515275 - [e-mail]

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer