A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

Care Worker  P & S -Ref: 6335
Bantry Respite Service
Bantry , County Cork
Fixed Term Part-Time Contract (31 Hours)

Job Purpose
To facilitate a client focused service to adults with physical & sensory disabilities & complex health needs that include, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, M.S, Huntington’s disease and ABI.

 Minimum Education & Skills required
•    Training in responses to disability and medication management.
•    Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent
•    Client personnel care and handling experience an advantage
•    Full Driving license required
•    Experience of working with individuals with physical and sensory disability

Job Duties & Responsibilities
•    Promote and actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the clients.
•    Facilitate and implement a person centered service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of clients.
•    Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of clients and adhering to safe practice at all times.
•    Assist Clients in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure.

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
•    Company credit union scheme
•    Employee discount scheme
•    Digital Doctor
•    Financial support for studying and study leave
•    Long Service Reward Scheme
•    Sick leave
•    Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 12th February  2025

Salary starting from point 1 € 30,916.35 - point 5 € 32,518.82 (pro rata) , depending on experience.

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

*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance

To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page.

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