Student Support Worker

Student 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.

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.

Permanent / Part-time, 30 hours per week

Raheen Business Park, NLN, Raheen, Limerick, V94 YNX3

To provide individualized supports to persons with additional support needs. Support includes assistance to enable them to fully participate in their programme and other support needs as required during their day.

What we're looking for:

• QQI Level 5 Health Care or Social Care Qualification.
• QQI Level 5 Special Needs Assisting or other equivalent qualification.
• Experience of dealing with persons with additional support needs.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively

Your Responsibilities

• Support and assist persons to fully participate in training and/ or work experience.
• 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.
• Provide personal assistance as required 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.

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Salary starting from point 1 €27,641.52 to point 5 €31,721.41 pro rata. The 9-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €36,186.19 pro rata.

What we Offer:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 24 days annual leave pro-rata
• 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)

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.

Employer: The Rehab Group