COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

The Rehab Group; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Health and Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Community Support Worker for Dun Laoghaire Outreach. This part-time role involves delivering individualized support to clients with disabilities in community and home settings, aimed at improving social, educational and daily living skills.

You will plan activities, build respectful relationships, and maintain records using RehabCare’s system, with progression opportunities within a 12-point salary scale. A supportive workplace and inclusive culture are offered.

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.

Skills

QQI Level 5 Health and Social Care

Autism experience

Mandatory RehabCare training

Disability sector experience

1:1 client support

Self-advocacy promotion

Personal care support

IT & reporting skills

Full clean driving licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Health and Social Care or equivalent

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 ofintellectual, 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 –€ 35,982.43per 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 €43,731.06per 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)

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