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. 

We will work with you to meet your needs. 

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Relief Care Worker 

12 month Fixed Term Contract, variable hours per week   

Location: Lifford Supported Accommodation, Lifford, Donegal 

About the Role:

To provide a personal care service to children aged 8 to 18 years old with Autism 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 behaviors that challenge and an environment that fosters community based respite, personal development and social inclusion.

What We’re Looking For:

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

*        Willing to participate in all training provided.

*        Minimum of 12 months experience

*        Skills and knowledge in the areas of Autism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health and Epilepsy.

*        Understand how to support and work with unpaid carers, advocates, and family and friends.

*        Know how to do the job safely and not put yourself, colleagues or the supported individuals at risk.

*        Know about communication, what helps and hinders communication and how to use it effectively. Know about, use and, understand different forms of communication.

*        Understand the importance of record keeping and how you can make, use and keep records properly.

*        Understand what laws, policies and procedures there are to protect individuals from abuse.

*        Understand the importance of learning and development as part of the role and career development.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for. 

Your Responsibilities:

*        Promote and actively get involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the service user.

*        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.

*        Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect and equality and incorporating choice.

*        Actively participate in appropriate, educational, recreational and occupational programmes, enabling service users to integrate with their local community and access local resources.

*        Ensure safe transportation of clients, by adhering to policy and procedure and the use of all safety equipment as appropriate. 

*        Assist with catering, cleaning, general domestic duties and the documentation of information within the service as deemed necessary. 

Additional Requirements:

*        Full manual driving licence is essential.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland   

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

Salary starting at point 1 €29, 374.77 (pro rata), €14.48 per hour

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)  

How to Apply:  

Submit your application by 17/04/2025  

Please download the full job description for more information here:   

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