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

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Care Worker

Permanent Contract, 39 hours

Tullamore Residential Services

Tullamore, Co Offaly

Job Purpose

To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties within a high support residential service setting, in an environment which values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioral support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviors and an environment that fosters community based living, personal development and social inclusion

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent

• Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management

• Experience of working with people with a disability.

• Understand the principles of care and how to put them into practice.

• Specialist Knowledge in Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, and Down Syndrome

• Understanding of Safeguarding & Confidentiality

• Effective Communication Skills

Your Responsibilities

• Person-Centred Support, Deliver care and activities tailored to each individual's needs, wishes, and preferences
• Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort, hygiene, and safety.
• Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, equality, and incorporating choice.
• Actively participate in educational, recreational, and occupational programmes, enabling community inclusion.
• Promote and be actively involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for service users.

Closing Date: 23th July 2025

Salary starting from point 1 €29,374.77 to point 5 €33,489.47 and is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

What we Offer:

• 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)

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

Job Description

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