Impactful Community Support Specialist (Flexible Hours)

The Rehab Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid leave

Educational leave

Sick leave

EAP

Job summary

The Rehab Group in Waterford is seeking a Community Support Worker to join Rehabcare Waterford Adult Day Services. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support to adults with intellectual, physical, or mental health disabilities, in community and home settings, aiming to enhance inclusion and daily living skills.

The successful candidate will have a QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), experience with Autism is desirable, a full clean driving licence, and a commitment

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

Autism experience

Driving license

IT and reporting skills

1:1 client support

Personal care

Team collaboration

Education

QQI Level 5 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

The Rehab Group in Waterford is seeking a Community Support Worker to join Rehabcare Waterford Adult Day Services. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support to adults with intellectual, physical, or mental health disabilities, in community and home settings, aiming to enhance inclusion and daily living skills.

The successful candidate will have a QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent), experience with Autism is desirable, a full clean driving licence, and a commitment