SOCIAL CARE WORKER

The Rehab Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Health & Wellbeing programme

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Limerick is seeking a Social Care Worker for Seoidin Childrens Residential Service. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours) involves providing individualized support to children with intellectual disabilities and autism, in line with national standards.

Salary starts at €38,217.40 and can go up to €52,994.26 pro rata, depending on experience. Key requirements include a third level Health & Social Care degree, a valid driving licence, and prior residential care experience.

Qualifications

• A third level graduate in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a residential care setting is essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.
• Full clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote teamwork and create a nurturing environment for service users.
• Provide person-centred care and support in daily living activities.
• Ensure safety, hygiene, and manual handling guidelines are followed at all times.

Skills

Full clean driving licence

Residential care experience

Autism & intellectual disability knowl

Education

Health & Social Care degree

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.

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

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Social Care Worker

Permanent Contract, 30 hours.

Seoidin Childrens Residential Service

Patrickswell Co Limerick

About the Role:

To provide an individualised service to Children with a diagnosis of intellectual disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder, in an environment which values and respects the rights of the individual in line with The National Standards for Residential Services for Adults and children.

What We’re Looking For:

• A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Full clean driving licence
• Candidates should have experience of working in a residential care setting
• Knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability

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: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Salary starting from point 1 €38,217.40to point 10 €52,994.26 pro rata andissubject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

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)

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