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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 roles. We will work with you to meet your needs. Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Care Worker Vacancies
Permanent Contract for 39 hours per week. Minimum annual remuneration will be €31,225.70 (gross) per annum. Location: Suamhneas Children"s Respite Service, Sligo Town, Sligo.
Job Purpose
The Care Worker will work in conjunction with the Respite Services Manager, and Team Leaders in the delivery of a quality client focused service. They will deliver a service users focused respite service to children who have intellectual disability, autism, physical disabilities & complex health needs in a person-centered children’s respite service. Implementing and ensuring HIQA regulations and RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.
What we’re looking for
* QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care
* Full clean driving licence
* Candidates should have experience of working in a respite/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: Friday 14th November, 2025
If interested, please submit your CV to Caroline Leahy via email to caroline.leahy@rehab.ie
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 and more
How to View the Full Description
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Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
* Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR Health & Social Care
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
* Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork
* Specialising In: health social care
* Driving Licence: Full B
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