Relief Community Support Worker

The Rehab Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Paid parental leave

Educational leave

27 days annual leave

Bike to work scheme

Tax saver travel scheme

Income protection

Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Relief Community Support Worker in Galway. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves delivering individualized community support to people with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges and helping them to participate in local activities and programs.

You will plan and deliver educational and recreational activities, document progress, and maintain dignity, respect and independence for service users. A full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent required.
• Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training and external training opportunities.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
• Experience helping individuals identify meaningful experiences in their local community.
• Experience promoting self-advocacy.
• Experience providing personal care support.
• Experience supporting community independence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement and review educational, recreational and occupational programs in the community.
• Document information, update records and complete required paperwork.
• Ensure interactions with service users are respectful, dignified and empowering.
• Deliver a quality service by applying monitoring systems and assisting with daily living skills.
• Support independence by helping service users engage with local community resources.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
• Follow health and safety regulations and carry out risk assessments.

Skills

Disability support

Community engagement

Self-advocacy

Personal care

Independent living

Training willingness

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care

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.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Relief Community Support Worker

12-month Fixed Term Contract, variable hours per week

Location: Liosban Business Park, Tuam Rd, Galway

About the Role:

To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges. Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities. Supporting individuals to optimize their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within the service and the community.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
• Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training programme and relevant external training opportunities as they arise.
• Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
• Track record of supporting individuals to identify and experience meaningful experiences in their local community.
• Experience of promoting self-advocacy.
• Experience in the provision of personal care support.
• Experience in supporting community independence.

At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.

Your Responsibilities:

• To plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community. To ensure best practice in line with up to date research regarding Quality of Life improvements. To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
• To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
• To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice
• To ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing, and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual, providing personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of service users.
• To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate in to their local community and access local resources.
• To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
• To comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use of appliances and equipment. To follow Risk assessments that are agreed and in place.

Additional Requirements:

• Full manual driving licence is essential.

Salaryat point 1 €31,561.56pro rata, €15.56 per hour.

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)

Please download the full job description for more information here: Job Description

The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer