Community Support Specialist — Empower Local Lives

The Rehab Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work

Tax saver travel

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Health & wellbeing

Digital Doctor

Study support

Long service reward

Sick leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide individualized support to people with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges within their local communities.

The role involves 1:1 and group activities, planning and reviewing educational and recreational programs, liaising with families and the multi-disciplinary team, and promoting inclusive, accessible community participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual, physical or mental health challenges.
• Knowledge of local community resources is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and review educational, recreational and occupational programs in the community.
• Ensure best practice in line with current research on Quality of Life improvements.
• Liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and community personnel to enable accessible activities.

Skills

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Full Clean Driving Licence

Experience supporting individuals with

Knowledge of local community resources

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Job description

The Rehab Group in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide individualized support to people with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges within their local communities.

The role involves 1:1 and group activities, planning and reviewing educational and recreational programs, liaising with families and the multi-disciplinary team, and promoting inclusive, accessible community participation.