Community Rehabilitation Assistant

19,000 people in Ireland acquire a brain injury each year. At Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, through our community based rehabilitation services, we help as many of them as we can to return to leading independent lives. Our expert teams support individuals and families recovering from the impacts of brain injury with services and tools that help them rehabilitate, adapt and return to their everyday lives with confidence. Person centredness is a vital component of all our services.

Skills and attributes

• Initiative
• Planning and organising
• Communications

Description

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 Ballyhea, Co. Cork, where person centred care is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As a Community Rehabilitation Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting adults living with an acquired brain injury to rebuild independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in their own communities. Working as part of an interdisciplinary, person centred team, you will deliver one to one rehabilitation supports in people's homes and local environments, helping them work toward goals that matter to them - whether that's daily living skills, social connection, cognitive strategies, or community engagement. This role is dynamic and community based, offering variety, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in someone's everyday life.

The contracts available are:

• Specified Purpose, Part Time, 19.5 hours
• Relief

The salary range is €30961-€44534 - DOE, pro rated 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
• Feed 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

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 a 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.

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

• Make 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

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lisa Lyons - Local Service Manager - /