Empowering Community Support Specialist

Reach Ability; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Penny Bank

Group Health Insurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid sick leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Reach Ability seeks a compassionate Community Support Worker/Care Assistant for our Day Service hubs. The role is Monday to Friday, full-time, supporting adults and children with intellectual disabilities under the Unit Team Leader, assisting with personal care, activities, meals, and community integration to uphold dignity and confidentiality.

The role requires maintaining progress records, liaising with families, and participating in planning meetings.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or BA in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of community support worker/care assistant experience.
• Full clean driving license.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support and personal hygiene for service users.
• Support development in cognitive, communication and motor skills through activities.
• Assist with meals, dietary programmes and nutrition education.
• Contribute to social integration and community access for service users.
• Maintain hygiene of equipment and monitor progress per procedures.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

BA in Applied Social Studies

Job description

Reach Ability seeks a compassionate Community Support Worker/Care Assistant for our Day Service hubs. The role is Monday to Friday, full-time, supporting adults and children with intellectual disabilities under the Unit Team Leader, assisting with personal care, activities, meals, and community integration to uphold dignity and confidentiality.

The role requires maintaining progress records, liaising with families, and participating in planning meetings.