Community & Residential Rehabilitation Assistant

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Community and Residential Rehabilitation Assistants to join our dynamic team in Mountbolus, Co. Offaly, where person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role:

As a 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.

Our Community Rehabilitation Assistants deliver one-to-one support in people's homes and local environments.

Our Residential Rehabilitation Assistants deliever support within our dedicated residential settings.

We have multiple contracts available:

• Permanent, Full-Time, 39 hours per week - Community Rehabilitation Assistant
• Specified Purpose, Full-Time, 39 hours per week - Residential Rehabilitation Assistant
• Specified Purpose, Part-Time, 18.5 hours per week - Residential Rehabilitation Assistant

The salary range is €31550 - €45381 pro rata based on hours worked.

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
• Adhere to professional standards, policies, and procedures
• Assist persons served with budgeting, money management and disability benefits where applicable in line with Organisational policy
• Work closely with the team, attend meetings, and keep progress updated on IPlanit

For more details, please download a copy of the full job description below.

Who We're Looking For:

We’re 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. 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

For a full list of benefits, please download a copy of the full job description below.

If you’re ready to step into a role that balances professional impact with personal purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

You're welcome to get in touch with informal queries y emailing the Hiring Manager.

Gene Vickers - Local Service Manager - gvickers@abiirleand.ie

Please apply by 5pm on 13th November 2026.