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

 

 

Relief Care Worker

Rapla Rise Residential Service,

Nenagh, County Tipperary

Fixed Term Contract 6 months, Variable hours

 

Job Purpose

To facilitate a service user focused service to adults with varying disabilities that include  Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy and Downs Syndrome

 

Minimum Education & Skills required

Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management Work Experience not essential but would be a distinct advantage Skills and knowledge in the areas of Autism, Intellectual, Disability, Epilepsy and Downs Syndrome

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

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 at all times. Assist service users in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure. Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes, enabling service users to integrate with their local community and access local resources

 

Additional requirements

Full Clean Drivers Licence is essential To be able to work effectively in a team providing person centered support for service users. To be able to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times. To be able to adhere to all policies and procedures.

 

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)

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

 

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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.

 

Closing Date: Saturday, 4th January 2025.

 

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer