community support worker

2 weeks ago

Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland Rehab Group Full time

Job Title: COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Closing Date: 15/1/2025

Location: [Insert Location]

Job Type: Permanent

Job Hours: Part Time (30 hours/week)

The Rehab Group

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.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

About the Role:

The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living, community integration, personal development, social interactions, and work opportunities for individuals who are part of RehabCare services. The post will focus on assisting in the delivery of individualised community support packages to individuals with a history of mental health challenges, including those with Autism or physical and sensory disabilities.

We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. 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.

What We're Looking For:

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Plan, develop, implement, monitor, and review appropriate educational, recreational, and occupational programs within the community.
  • Ensure best practice in line with up-to-date research regarding Quality-of-Life improvements.
  • Liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team, and key community-based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
  • Ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality, and incorporates choice.

Additional Requirements:

  • QQI level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
  • Previous experience of working in the Community.
  • Experience of working 1:1 in the community.
  • Understanding and knowledge of intellectual, physical and/or mental health disability.
  • Full clean driving licence and access to a car for business purposes is required.

If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.

What We Offer:

  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Educational leave and financial support for study
  • 27 days of annual leave
  • Health and Wellbeing Program
  • Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes
  • Income Protection and Sick Leave
  • Long Service Reward Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more

How to Apply:

Submit your application by 15/01/2025. Visit www.rehab.ie/careers for more details and to download the full job description.

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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