Home Support Worker

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

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Home Support Worker- Ref : 21713

Limerick Home Support Service

Parnell Place, Co Limerick

Permanent Part-Time Contract, 15 hours

competitive hourly rates: Starting at €15.81 up to €16.27 Additionally, we are currently running a pilot program until 31st December 2026 offering: Enhanced hourly rates: Starting at €16.45 up to €16.92

About the Role:

To provide a flexible Home Care support service to the older person and to adults, young people and children with disabilities. The aim is to support and enable the clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community.

What we’re looking for:

A relevant QQI Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent is desirable

On the job QQI Level 5 training provided (care skills and care of the older person)

Experience of working with the older person and/or with people with disabilities.

Experience in the provision of home care services.

Your Responsibilities

To provide a Home Care support service to the older person and/or to adults, young people and children with disabilities

The purpose of the role is to support and enable clients to live with respect and dignity within their own home and community

To enhance the quality of life for the clients and facilitate them to maintain and promote their independence within their home environment and within their community

To ensure appropriate and timely reporting in any changes to an individual’s health and wellbeing, following the agreed protocol and Code of conduct

Additional requirements

Reporting to the Home Support Coodinator /Care Planner Manager

Participate in CareLink training programme & completed QQI level 5 Fetac modules: Care Skills and Care of the older person within the Induction period.

* Own transportation required

Full Clean Driving Licence and own car - essential \

Flexible with regard to working hours in order to meet the operational needs of the service

Staff Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Digital Doctor

Financial support for studying and study leave

Long Service Reward Scheme

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Closing Date: Thursday, 29th October 2026

*\*Rewarding Career \*Career with meaning \*attractive benefits \work life balance\*

To view full extensive job description please, click here Job Description.

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.

Work Location: In person