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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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.

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Care Worker

Permanent Part Time Contract, 30 hours per week

Location: Tullamore Residential services - Ballard House Autism Residential Service

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 well – being at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management.
• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent
• Full Manual Driving Licence 
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Hold a full, clean manual driving license for at least two years.
• Attendance at training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service.

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)

Closing date: 27th August 2025

Please download the full job description for more information here: 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