COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Rehab Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

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 to

Long Service Reward Scheme

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Ireland is seeking a Community Support Worker for the Dun Laoghaire Outreach team on a permanent part-time 20-hour contract. This role offers opportunities to support individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health disabilities in the community and at home, with a pro rata salary and progression options.

You will plan, deliver, and monitor community-based programmes, build respectful relationships with service users, and maintain accurate records in RehabCare's

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 preference is for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working with clients with Autism is highly desirable or a willingness to develop skills in this area is essential
• Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programmes
• Minimum of one year work experience in the area of intellectual, physical and or mental health disability
• Experience of working 1:1 with clients in the community
• Experience of promoting self-advocacy
• Experience in the provision of personal care
• Strong IT and reporting skills
• Full clean driving license

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and monitor community-based programmes that promote educational, recreational, and occupational inclusion, in collaboration with families, teams, and community partners.
• Establish a respectful working relationship with service users, setting mutual expectations and ensuring honesty, transparency, and shared responsibility.
• Support the individual in building a positive self-image, including personal presentation and social inclusion that aligns with their age and culture.
• Develop and maintain a community profile based on the individual's interests, to identify meaningful roles and opportunities for participation.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records using RehabCare's online system, ensuring compliance with data protection and quality standards.

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- Req 20809 Dun Laoghaire Outreach Clarence House, Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin Permanent part time 20 hours contract Closing Date - 18th September 2026

About the Role

To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of clients with intellectual, physical and or mental health disability., some who may present with behaviors that challenge Supporting clients in their communities and some in their own home, working towards optimizing their social, psychological, intellectual, domestic community living and daily living functioning .

What we're looking for

• Minimum QQI Level 5 preference is for Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working with clients with Autism is highly desirable or a willingness to develop skills in this area is essential
• Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programmes
• Minimum of one year work experience in the area of intellectual, physical and or mental health disability
• Experience of working 1:1 with clients in the community
• Experience of promoting self-advocacy
• Experience in the provision of personal care
• Strong IT and reporting skills
• Full clean driving license

Your Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and monitor community-based programmes that promote educational, recreational, and occupational inclusion, in collaboration with families, teams, and community partners. Establish a respectful working relationship with service users, setting mutual expectations and ensuring honesty, transparency, and shared responsibility. Support the individual in building a positive self-image, including personal presentation and social inclusion that aligns with their age and culture. Develop and maintain a community profile based on the individual's interests, to identify meaningful roles and opportunities for participation. Keep accurate, up-to-date records using RehabCare's online system, ensuring compliance with data protection and quality standards.

Salary Details

Community Support Worker- We offer a competitive starting salary of € 31,561.56 -€ 35,982.43 per annum (Points 1-5 of the scale) pro rata, based on qualifications and experience. The 12-point salary scale provides annual progression opportunities up to €43,731.06 per annum

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
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job Description 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 TPBN1_IJ