Relief Community Support Worker

The Rehab Group

Dún Laoghaire

On-site

EUR 18,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptionleave

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 get

Long Service Reward Scheme

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Relief Community Support Worker in Dun Laoghaire to help deliver individualized support to clients with intellectual, physical and/or mental health disabilities, in community and home settings.

You will work with families and teams to promote inclusion, independence and daily living skills, maintaining accurate records and ensuring dignity, respect and safety in all interactions. The role is on a fixed-term variable-hours contract with an hourly pay rate of €15.56.

Qualifications

Minimum QQI Level 5, preferably Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Experience with clients with Autism is highly desirable or willingness to develop skills.
Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programmes
Minimum of one year work experience in 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

One year disability experience

1:1 community work

Self-advocacy promotion

Personal care

IT and reporting skills

Driving licence

Willingness to train

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

IT tools

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!

Relief Community Support Worker- Req 20250

Dun Laoghaire Outreach

Clarence House, Clarence Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Fixed Term Variable hours contract

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 hourly rate of€15.56 hour.

Closing Date - 04th November 2026

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