Residential Rehabilitation Assistant
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Residential Rehabilitation Assistant to join our dynamic team inMacroom, Co. Cork, 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 kake choices and participate fully in their community.
The contract available is Specified Purpose, Full\-Time, 39 hours and Specified Purpose, Part\-Time, 23\.4 hours.
The salary range will be 30961\-44534 \- DOE
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
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
- 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
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 on 8th June 2026
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