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Relief Care Assistant

Reach Ability

IEunknown$33k-$46k/yrPosted Aug 27, 2026
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About the role

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Relief Community Support Worker across our day service hubs and residential homes.

The successful candidate will support the Team Leader and Day Services Manager in the following:

Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being, as well as the personal hygiene, of people with intellectual disabilities as assigned by the Unit Team Leader.

Supporting service users and residents in living in the community, choice and control, social and civic participation, personal relationships, education and personal development, etc

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of QQI (Fetac) Level 5 in Healthcare Support - Major Award or similar or currently undertaking (minimum Year 2) or hold a BA in Applied Social Studies or similar

Be eligible to work in Ireland

Remuneration:

The successful candidate will be appointed on the Care Assistant HSE Consolidated Payscale (Sept 2008), (€15.98 - €22.20 per hour DOE)

Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in each job advertisement.

Reach Ability are equal opportunities employers.

Why Work for Us?

Reach Ability offer a range of benefits to staff including the following:

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Penny Bank, Christmas Savings Scheme

Excellent rate of pay with premium rates for Sundays, Public Holidays and waking night shifts

Free Garda Vetting

Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development

Education Assistance

24 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Defined contribution pension scheme

Paid sick leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)

Opportunities for career progression

Employee discounts in our sister company

Group Health Insurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

The above list is non-exhaustive and may be subject to eligibility / conditions

Compensation

This Healthcare role pays $33k-$46k/yr. Within typical range for healthcare roles in Ireland.

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