Care Worker

About the Organisation

Rehab Enterprises is an independent voluntary organisation with over 70 years of experience in providing services and support to people with disabilities and their families. They positively impact the lives of more than 12,000 individuals, helping them gain confidence, skills, and self-belief to reach their personal goals.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities and are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. Reasonable accommodations such as modified workstations, flexible work schedules, assistive technologies, or communication adjustments during the application or employment process can be arranged to support candidates and employees.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Care Worker to join our Abby Lodge service in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. This permanent full-time role (39 hours per week) involves delivering personal care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges within a high-support residential setting. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, inclusion, and community living, alongside a positive behavioural support approach aimed at people with challenging behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within a team to cultivate a nurturing and supportive environment for service users.
• Deliver person-centred services tailored to the individual needs, preferences, and requirements of those supported.
• Ensure all interactions uphold dignity, respect, equality, and offer choices to service users.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Possession of a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Social Care or an equivalent certification.
• Capability to work collaboratively in teams and provide person-centred care.
• Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of service users at all times.
• Must hold a full clean driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is from 31,561.64 at point 1 to 43,730.75 at point 11 (pro rata), negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Company pension scheme.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Educational leave and financial support for studying, including study leave.
• 27 days of annual leave.
• Bike to work scheme and tax saver travel scheme.
• Income protection benefits.
• Unpaid leave options.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Company credit union scheme.
• Employee discount programme.
• Access to digital doctor services.
• Long service reward scheme.
• Sick leave entitlement.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support.

Additional Information

The responsibilities and duties outlined reflect current service needs and may be revised to meet evolving requirements within the organisation. Rehab Group operates as an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 28th July 2026.