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.

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.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Rehabilitation Officer

Permanent, 36 hours. 

Dublin Rd, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 HK11

Job Purpose

Working with a multi-disciplinary team at local level, the successful candidate will be actively involved in providing ongoing support for Students and Instructional staff on HSE funded programmes.  They will be responsible for coordinating the Person Centred Planning process (PCP) process including the development and review of PCPs.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant degree coupled with a number of years relevant work experience.

• Previous experience of working with adults within a training environment; adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health difficulties; working in an advocacy role and providing staff support is a distinct advantage.

• Experience of linking in with and working with external agencies, families and other stakeholders.

• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills together with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

• Experience of working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach.

• An awareness of disability issues and the skills and abilities necessary to facilitate self-advocacy in others.

• Training in WRAP facilitation and other relevant specialist training an advantage

• Report writing skills are also desirable.

Your Responsibilities

*Facilitate Person-Centred Planning (PCP) Support students in identifying needs and developing their Discovery Support Plans; attend initial and follow-up PCP meetings.

*Provide Individual and Group Support Deliver ongoing emotional and psycho-educational support tailored to students' needs.

 Liaise with External and Internal Stakeholders* Coordinate with families, professionals, and agencies (with consent) to ensure cohesive support for each student.

 Safeguarding and Crisis Management* Respond to crises and safeguarding concerns in consultation with management and the Rehabilitation Psychologist.

 Support Staff Development* Provide structured and informal support to staff through regular meetings and on-demand guidance.

Closing Date:22nd June 2025

Salary starting from point 1 €40007.07 (pro-rata) equivalent to €21.37 per hour, is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

What we Offer:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 24 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.

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