Personal Assistant Student Support

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 the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals We Welcome All Backgrounds and AbilitiesWe are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace.Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.Please contact us at any stage.We will work with you to meet your needs.Join Our Team and Make a DifferencePersonal Assistant Student support 6 months Fixed Term contract, 20 Hours.Townparks, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co.Leitrim Job Purpose To provide personalized support to individuals with additional needs, helping them fully participate in their programs and meet their daily support requirements.This includes navigating the training environment, postural management, social skills, offering assistance with intimate care and transitioning between activities.The role is aimed at supporting individuals with complex and diverse needs to engage fully in their training.What we're looking for: * QQI Level 5 Health Care or Social Care Qualification * Patient Moving and Handing Qualification * Infection Control Qualification desirable * Experience of dealing with persons with additional support needs * Experience in the provision of personal care desirable Your Responsibilities * Support and assist persons to fully participate in training and/ or work experience * Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene and adhering to safe practice at all times.Assist in the taking of medication in line with policy and procedure as required.* Support persons with physical disabilities in the use of assistive technology equipment, with typing, handwriting, creative materials etc.* Apply all standards and procedures relating to Health and Safety legislation and maintain the highest levels of safety adhering to policy and procedure in the use of all safety equipment.Report to the Manager any concerns regarding safety and welfare**.** Closing Date: 12/10/2025 Salary starting from point 1 € 25726,28 to point 5 € (pro rata), is subject to experience and qualification.What we Offer: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 24 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) To view the full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer