Autism & Disabilities Community Outreach Worker (Part‑Time)

Daffodil Care Services; Cahir; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid core training allowance

Health Insurance Scheme

Maternity Cover

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Education Assistance Grants

Professional Career Development

Team Building Activities

Company Social Events & away days

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

ARCS Disability Services is recruiting a part-time Community Outreach Worker to support children with disabilities across Munster. The role focuses on enabling access to community activities, developing social skills, and promoting inclusion through person-centered support.

The successful candidate will work closely with families, safeguarding teams, and education providers to plan age-appropriate activities and track progress.

Qualifications

• Essential Requirements include a QQI Level 5 qualification or higher in Healthcare, Social Care, Special Needs Assisting, Childcare or a relevant discipline.
• Full, clean, valid Irish or EU driving licence.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities or additional needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and promoting inclusion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible, patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to children with disabilities in community settings (i.e. Home setting, community and residential centres).
• Support children to access recreational, social, educational and leisure activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence, communication and social development.
• Develop positive, trusting and professional relationships with children and their families.
• Support children to develop everyday life skills and participate in their local communities.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities based on each child’s individual interests, abilities and needs.
• Promote dignity, respect, inclusion and equality at all times.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of activities, progress and support provided.
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians and the wider support team.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in your care at all times.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with children with disabil

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Independent worker

Positive approach

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification or higher in Healthcare, Social Care, Special Needs Assisting, Childcare or a relevant discipline.

Job description

ARCS Disability Services is recruiting a part-time Community Outreach Worker to support children with disabilities across Munster. The role focuses on enabling access to community activities, developing social skills, and promoting inclusion through person-centered support.

The successful candidate will work closely with families, safeguarding teams, and education providers to plan age-appropriate activities and track progress.