A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals

 

Care Worker

RehabCare Residential Service (Logan House) 

Tuam Road, Galway

Permanent Contract, 39 hours

           

Job Purpose

To provide and deliver personal care services to individuals with an acquired brain injury 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

 

Minimum Education & Skills required

QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care or an equivalent health care related qualification Full clean driving licence Candidates should have experience of working in a supported/ residential accommodation care setting Candidates should have experience of facilitating and implementing a person centred plan.

 

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

       

Additional requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills Must have good report writing skills and IT skills Full drivers license desirable, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience Must have experience in working with people with disabilities and mental health issues.

 

Staff Benefits

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)

*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance

 

To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download 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.

 

A panel may be formed from these interviews.

Closing Date: Thursday, 10th October 2024.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

 

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer