CARE WORKER LD

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!

Relief Care Worker

Fixed Term Contract 6 months Variable Hours

Thurles Supported Accommodation

Thurles, Co Tipperary

Job Purpose

To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability 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 challenging behaviors and an environment that fosters community based living, personal development and social inclusion

What we’re looking for:

Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent

. To be able to work effectively in a team providing person centered support for service users.

To be able to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.

Full Clean Drivers Licence

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.

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

Closing Date: Friday, 7th August 2026

Salary starting from point 1 € 31,561.64 to point 11 € 43,730.75 (pro rata), is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

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

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

Job Description