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 Assistants to join our dynamic team in our Wexford 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 contract available is:

• Specific Purpose, Part-Time, 15 hours contract

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 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 by emailing the Hiring Manager.

Charlene Rath – Local Service Manager – CRath@abiireland.ie

Please apply by 1st July 2026 at 5pm!