Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Rehabilitation Assistants to join our dynamic team in our Sligo Service, where person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.
About The Role:
As a Residential Rehabilitation Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting adults with an acquired brain injury to live with greater independence, confidence, and autonomy. Working as part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, you will help persons served build daily living skills, engage in meaningful activities, and work toward their personal rehabilitation goals. This role is a hands-on, varied, and deeply rewarding every day you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive, person-centred environment where individuals are empowered to make choices and participate fully in their community.
The contracts available are:
- 1x Specified Purpose, Full-Time, 39 hours (very short contract with the possibility of extension)
- 1x Specified Purpose, Part-Time, 19.5 hours
- Relief
The salary range will be 31,550 - 45,381 depending on experience. This will be pro-rated based on working 39 hours per week.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Build respectful, trusting relationships and offer consistent support
- Help create and guide personalised rehabilitation plans
- Encourage independence through daily living skills, personal care, and goal-focused activities
- Work closely with the team, attend meetings, and keep progress updated on IPlanit
- Adhere to professional standards, policies, and procedures
- Assist persons served with budgeting, money management and disability benefits where applicable in line with Organisational policy
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment
- For a more detailed list of role duties, please review the attached job specification
What We're Looking For:
We are seeing a compassionate support professional who believes in the rights, dignity, and potential of every person. You will bring empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to person-centred practice. The ideal candidate is proactive, reliable, and comfortable working broth independently and as part of a collaborative team. If you value meaningful connections, empower others to lead fulfilling lives, and want to be part of a supportive team - this could be the perfect role for you.
Must Haves:
- Relevant Health or Social Care qualification to a QQI Level 5 or higher
- Full driving licence
- Person-centred values
- Strong communication skills - be able to engage compassionately, clearly and confidently in spoken and written English
- Confident using basic IT systems to stay connected and organised
Great To Have:
- Experience in Residential or Community settings
- Background in Disability or Illness support
Why Join Us?
- Making a Real Impact - Be part of a mission-driven team passionately advocating for supporting people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives with dignity
- Grow with Us - Access tailored induction and specialist training, plus meaningful career development opportunities to help you reach your potential
- Feel Valued - Enjoy long service awards, premium pay (where applicable), paid maternity leave, and a supportive culture that celebrates your contribution
- Work-Life Balance Matters - Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives empower you to live fully- at work and beyond
- Financial Security & Perks - Competitive salary, defined contribution pension scheme (for eligible employees), free life cover, and access to the Health Care Staff Credit Union
- Support When You Need It - Benefit from the Employee Assistance Programme, revenue-approved mileage rates, and the Bike to Work Scheme
If youre ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, wed love to hear from you.
You're welcome to get in touch with informal queries by emailing the Hiring Manager.
AnnMarie McBrearty - Local Service Manager - 087 260 1827 - [email protected]
Please apply by 1st July 2026 at 5pm!
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