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.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Care Worker Respite Service - Ref: 6551
Permanent Part-Time (30 hours Contract)
Charleville Cottage Respite Service
Tullamore, County Offaly
Job Purpose
To facilitate a service user focused service to adults with varying disabilities & complex health needs that include, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Disease.
What we’re looking for:
* Training in responses to behavior that challenges and medication management.
* Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care.
* Work Experience not essential but would be an advantage.
* Skills and knowledge in the areas of Autism, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy and Downs Syndrome.
Your Responsibilities
* 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.
Closing Date: Thursday 07th November 2024
Salary starting from point 1 €29,374.77 - point 5 €33,489.47 (pro rata), 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
* 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 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.
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.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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