Community Support Worker

Rehab Enterprises Limited; Arklow; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Unpaid leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Credit union

Employee discount

Digital Doctor

Study support

Long service reward

Sick leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Ireland invites applications for a Community Support Worker at the Arklow Outreach Service. This fixed-term, part-time role (36 hours) focuses on delivering individualized support to people with intellectual, physical, and mental health challenges within the community.

Key duties include planning and running educational and recreational activities, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team, and promoting Quality of Life through targeted programs.

Qualifications

• Full Clean Driving Licence required.
• Experience in supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
• Knowledge and experience of local community resources is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with disabilities support

Community resources knowledge

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Job description

Job Description

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

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. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Community Support Worker: 22649

Fixed term part time 36 Hours Contract

Arklow Outreach Service

Co Wicklow

Job Purpose

To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges. Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities. Supporting individuals to optimize their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within community. This role will also involve providing 1:1 support to an individual with social activities as well as working with groups in the community.

What We’re Looking For

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

Your Responsibilities

• To plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community
• To ensure best practice in line with up to date research regarding Quality of Life improvements.
• To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.

Closing Date: 25/10/2026

We offer a competitive starting salary of €15.56–€17.74 per hour (Points 1–5 of the scale), based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €21.56 per hour.

What We Offer

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 27 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection
• Unpaid leave
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Company credit union scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer