Acquired Brian Injury Ireland provides community-based rehabilitation services for people living with a brain injury in Ireland. The role of the Community Rehabilitation Assistant is to support and assist people with an acquired brain injury on every aspect of activities of daily living to live valued lives of optimal independence and particpation in activities within the community. Our Comunity Rehabilitation Assistants are highly trained specialists and a crucial part of our team. With a person-centred approach, a Community Rehabilitation Assistant assists each individual to plan and direct their lives, meet the needs identified in their individual rehabilitation plan and support outcomes that are meaningful to the person in conjunction with their overall needs, integrating more fully into the community and achieving their potential.
Essential:
A relevant third level qualification
Full driving licence with access to a vehicle
A person-centred appraoch to supporting people with an acquired brain injury
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Must be able to write and speak English to a high standard
Good IT skills
Desirable:
Previous experience supporting people in the community
Previous experience of working in an area of disability
Benefits:
Salary as per Care Assistant grade (2017) HSE payscale – starting point €25529 – DOE
Flexible working and Work Life Balance Initiatives in place
Competitive Annual Leave entitlements
Access to ABII’s defined contribution pension scheme (applicable for eligible employees with service requirements)
Employee Assistance Programme
Bike to Work Scheme
Long Service Awards
Paid Maternity Leave
Revenue approved mileage rates
Career Development Opportunities
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
For a full job description:
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Carolina Dominguez
E: cdominguez@abiireland.ie
M: 0861743172
Closing Date: 17-03-2022 at 5pm
Interviews will be held: soon after closing date
A Panel May Be Formed From Which Future Permanent, Specified Purpose, Full or Part Time Roles May Be Filled