At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide personal care to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties.
- Company: An independent voluntary organisation with over 70 years of experience supporting people with disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of €15.26 to €17.40 per hour, plus various employee benefits.
- Other info: Permanent part-time contract of 24 hours per week based in Kilkenny.
- Why this job: Join a team that positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 individuals with disabilities.
- Qualifications: Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent required.
The predicted salary is between 17.4 - 17.4 £ per hour.
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 confidence, skills, and self‑belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Job Purpose
To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties within a high‑support residential service setting, in an environment that values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioural support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviours, and promotes community‑based living, personal development and social inclusion.
Qualifications
- Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent.
- Ability to work effectively in a team providing person‑centred support for service users.
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
- Full Clean Driver’s Licence.
Responsibilities
- Promote and actively get involved in teamwork, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the service user.
- Facilitate and implement a person‑centred service appropriate to the needs, wishes and requirements of service users.
- Ensure that all interactions with service users are approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporating choice.
Working Conditions
- Permanent Part‑Time Contract, 24 hours per week
- Location: Kilkenny Supported Accommodation, William Street, Co Kilkenny
- Closing Date: Monday, 29th June 2026
We offer a competitive starting salary of €15.26 to €17.40 per Hour (Points 1–5 of the salary scale), with placement based on qualifications, skills and relevant experience, plus sleepover allowance and premium pay for bank holiday and Sunday shift. Our salary scale consists of 12 incremental points with earnings increasing each year up to a maximum of €21.14 per hour.
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)
Equal Opportunity
The Rehab Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.
Care Worker- Adult Services in Street employer: The-Rehab-Group
The Rehab Group has been providing essential services for over 70 years, impacting over 12,000 lives. Located in Kilkenny, they offer a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, educational leave, and a health and wellbeing programme. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering personal development and social inclusion.
