Community Support Worker - Empower Lives and Inclusion

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

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