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Relief Care Worker

12-month Fixed Term Contract, variable hours per week

Location: ABI & Neurological Outreach and Home Support Service, Galway

About the Role:

The Relief Community Support Worker will assist the Community Services Manager and Team Leader in the delivery of a quality individual focused service.  They will work individually and as part of a team providing high quality care and rehabilitative support to adults with Acquired Brain Injury and/or other neurological conditions in the community in a person centred service. Covering annual leave and sick leave and other available shifts within the service. They will be responsible for implementing and ensuring RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.

What We’re Looking For:

*        Minimum QQI Level 5 preference is for Health and Social Care or equivalent.

*        Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programme.

*        Two years’ experience is desirable in the provision of community and service-based programmes and activities to promote independence and meet the needs, choices and abilities of individuals.

*        Experience of facilitation, implementation and review of Support/Care Plans.

*        Experience supporting people with ABI and/or neurological conditions.

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:

*        To support service users to carry out rehabilitation programmes for physical, cognitive and emotional impairment to maximise quality of life.

*        To liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and other personnel, as directed by the management team, to ensure the best quality of service with the individuals as directed by community services manager.

*        To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the individuals.

*        Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills.

*        To adhere to and ensure the required standards in line with HIQA regulations and reporting to HIQA is maintained.

*        To maintain a high delivery of service in line with Health and Safety standards and regulations.

*        To contribute to the overall development of the service and promote a positive image of the service users and RehabCare services.

*        To carry out any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post.

Additional Requirements:

*        A flexible shift system will operate

*        Lone Working

*        A full, clean driving license

*        Access to a car for business purposes is desirable

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 14/11/2025

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