Community Rehabilitation Assistant
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join our dynamic team in Ballyhea, Co. Cork community, where person\-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role:
As a Community Rehabilitation Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting adults living with an acquired brain injury to rebuild independence, confidence, and meaningful precipitation in their own communities. Working as part of an interdisciplinary, person\-centred team, you will deliver one\-to\-one rehabilitation supports in peoples homes and local environments, helping them work toward goals that matter to them whether thats daily living skills, social connection, cognitive strategies, or community engagement. This role is dynamic and community\-based, offering variety, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in someones everyday life.
The contracts available are:
- Specified Purpose, Part\-Time, 19\.5 hours
- Relief
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
- Identify additional support needs for the person served
- Encourage family, personal and neighbourhood relationships and interactions
- Feeding back to the clinical and management team throughout the rehabilitation journey
- Play a key role in case coordination for supporting consistency in rehabilitation review meetings
Who We're Looking For:
Were seeking a person\-centred candidate who is compassionate, reliable and genuinely motivated by supporting others to achieve their goals. You will thrive in this role if you are patient, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in community setting.
You will have strong communication skills with an ability to build trust and support people at their own pace. You will have a problem\-solving mindset and a commitment to supporting people to make choices, develop skills, and participate fully in their communities.
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
- Experience in Residential or Community settings
- Background in Disability or Illness support
- 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 y emailing the Hiring Manager.
Lisa Lyons \- Local Service Manager \- llyons@abiireland.ie/0860321882
Please apply by 5pm 1st June 2026\.
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