Community Support Worker

The Rehab Group; Cork; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Full Clean Driving Licence

Experience supporting individuals with

Knowledge of local community resources

Educación

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Descripción del empleo

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

Permanent Contract 39 hours

Links Service

Cork City, Co Cork

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 Drivers 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: Tuesday, 23rd September 2026

Salary starting from point 1 €31,561.56to point 11€43,731.06 Pro Rata andissubject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

What we Offer:

• 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
• 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

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