Residential Rehabilitation Assistant

Position Overview

Join our dedicated team in Letterkenny, Co Donegal as a Residential Rehabilitation Assistant where your role will be central to helping adults with acquired brain injuries achieve enhanced independence, confidence, and autonomy. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to person-centered care, assisting individuals in building daily living skills and engaging in purposeful activities aimed at their rehabilitation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster trusting and respectful relationships while consistently supporting clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing personalized rehabilitation plans.
• Promote independence through aiding with daily living skills, personal care, and targeted activities.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, actively participate in meetings, and document progress using IPlanit.
• Comply with professional standards, policies, and workplace safety procedures.
• Support clients in budgeting, managing finances, and navigating disability benefits in alignment with organizational policies.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy working environment.

Candidate Profile

We seek a compassionate individual dedicated to upholding the dignity and rights of every person. The ideal applicant will be empathetic, patient, and committed to person-centered approaches, demonstrating both initiative and reliability. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, they value meaningful connections and empowering others to lead fulfilling lives.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A relevant Health or Social Care qualification at QQI Level 5 or higher.
• Possession of a full driving license.
• Person-centred values with strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
• Basic competency with IT systems for communication and organization.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Experience in residential or community care environments.
• Background in supporting persons with disabilities or illness.

Employment Details

• Contract types: Permanent full-time (39 hours/week) and relief contracts.
• Salary range: €31,550 to €45,381 annually, prorated for a 39-hour workweek, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Meaningful impact helping those affected by brain injury rebuild their lives with dignity.
• Specialized induction, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
• Recognition through long service awards, premium pay where applicable, and paid maternity leave.
• Work-life balance supported by flexible schedules and wellbeing programs.
• Competitive salary with defined contribution pension (where eligible), free life insurance, and access to the Health Care Staff Credit Union.
• Employee Assistance Program, revenue-approved mileage rates, and participation in the Bike to Work Scheme.

Contact and Application Information

For informal inquiries, contact Local Service Manager Andrea McMonagle at amcmonagle@abiireland.ie or 0871348941. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on 16th August 2026.