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:  Care Worker

Permanent, Part Time 15 hours/week

Location: Killeshin Residential Service, Sligo

 

About the Role: 

To promote the development of independent living skills, and to assist service users in their daily living within a supported accommodation service, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times.

 

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.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

 

What We’re Looking For: 

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: 

To collate, assessment and intervention information and expertise for the purpose of developing an individualised community support service. To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes. To ensure all interaction with clients is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice. To ensure delivery of a quality service by designing, implementing, and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual, providing personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of clients. To enshrine the concept of independent living to include and assist clients in the selection of their meal menu, in the cooking of their meal and eating, promoting personal choice at all times; and facilitating and enabling clients to integrate with the local community and access local resources. Assist with the catering, cleaning and general domestic duties in client’s homes. To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of clients at all times. To work within the stated policies and procedures of RehabCare.

Additional Requirements: 

Full Driving Licence and own means of transport Third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable Attendance at training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service. Minimum 2 years previous experience of working with people with a disability.

 

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

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

 

What We Offer: 

- Company Pension Scheme 

- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 

- Educational leave and financial support for study 

- 27 days of annual leave

- Health and Wellbeing Program 

- Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes 

- Income Protection and Sick Leave 

- Long Service Reward Scheme 

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

- Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more!

 

How to Apply: 

Submit your application by 06/01/2025 Visit www.rehab.ie/careers for more details and to download the full job description. 

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

 

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer