Community Outreach Worker

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

Community Outreach Worker

ARCS are currently recruiting for a part time Community Outreach Worker for their Autism and Disabilities centre based in Co. Tipperary.

Who we are -

ARCS Disability Services is dedicated to supporting children with disabilities to reach their full potential, develop independence and enjoy meaningful participation in their communities.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, build confidence, develop life skills and experience a sense of belonging. Through person-centred, child-focused support, we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families.

We are seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Community Outreach Worker to join our growing team.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide community-based support to children with disabilities across Munster. You will support children to access community activities, develop social skills, build confidence and participate in meaningful experiences outside the home.

This is an active and rewarding role for someone who is passionate about inclusion, understands the importance of individualised support and enjoys helping children achieve their personal goals.

Key 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.

What we can offer you:

• Incremental salary scale

• Continued professional development educational grants available to teams and individuals.

About the role

Employee Benefits:

• Paid core training allowance

• Health Insurance Scheme

• Maternity Cover

• Life Assurance

• Company Pension Scheme

• Employee Discount Scheme

• Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills

• Education Assistance Grants

• Professional Career Development programme

• Team Building Activities

• Company Social Events & away days

• Refer a Friend Bonus

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting children with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities or complex needs.

• Knowledge of person-centred planning and positive behaviour support.

• Experience in community outreach, disability services or children’s support services.

• Current First Aid, Manual Handling and Children First training.

At ARCS we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

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About the company

Daffodil Care Group is a respected Irish provider of therapeutic care services, operating residential homes and support centres under its brands—Daffodil Care Services, Misty Croft, and ARCS. With a focus on supporting children and young people with complex needs, the Group combines compassionate, person-centred care with evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Their dedicated team is committed to enhancing the quality of life and promoting positive outcomes for all service users.

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