Relief Care Worker

Posted 09 February 2026
Salary €15.26
LocationTullymore
Job type FTC Variable
Discipline Health and Social Care
Reference013671

Job description

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 roes.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

 

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

 

Relief Care Worker Vacancies -Ref: 13671

Fixed Term Variable Hours contract

15.26 per hour

Location:  Tullamore, County Offaly and various other locations across Ireland

 

Job Purpose

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

 

What we’re looking for:

*       QQI Level 5 minimum of 3 modules completed in HealthCare Course , Full SNA & Social Care  QQI Level 5 Completed

       Full clean driving licence   *

*       Candidates should have experience of working in a residential care setting

 

Your Responsibilities

*       Promote and actively 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 and risk assessments at all times.

 

Closing Date: Thursday 15th January 2026

 

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 Here.

 

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