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 South Dublin & Wicklow, where person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting those with an acquired brain injury on their journey - helping them to regain independence and achieve their goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will help to deliver co-ordinated, person-centred support that empowers each individual.

This contract will involve working in the community in South Dublin & Wicklow, with an office base of Northumberland Avenue, Dun Laoghaire.

This is a 1-year Fixed-Term, Full-Time, 39 hours contract.

The annual salary is based on the HSE 2022 Care Assistant payscale, pro-rated.

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
• For a more detailed list of role duties, please review the attached job specification

What We\'re Looking For

We\'re seeking someone who shares our commitment to supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries in a way that honours their strengths, choices, and dignity. 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.

Cormac Maher - Local Service Manager

Please apply by 5pm 22nd September 2025.

#IJA

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Individual and Family Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acquired Brain Injury Ireland by 2x

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 4 days ago

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month ago

We\u2019re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.