Relief Community Support Worker - Flexible Hours & Impact

The Rehab Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 35,870,000 - 51,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Educational leave

27 days annual leave & Christmas Eve

Bike to work scheme

Health and Wellbeing programme

Job summary

The Rehab Group is seeking a Relief Community Support Worker to assist in delivering individualized community support for people with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim.

The role involves 1:1 support and group activities, promoting independence and community integration, with flexible hours under a 12-month fixed term contract. A full driving license and access to a car are required, and the organisation emphasises equality and accommodation

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community.
• Document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
• Ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.
• Ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing, and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual, providing personal assistance in all everyday living skills.
• Enshrine independent living by supporting service users to integrate into their local community and access local resources.
• Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and follow risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Social Care

Personal care

Community support

Self-advocacy

Education

QQI Level 5 Health & Social Care

Job description

The Rehab Group is seeking a Relief Community Support Worker to assist in delivering individualized community support for people with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges in Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim.

The role involves 1:1 support and group activities, promoting independence and community integration, with flexible hours under a 12-month fixed term contract. A full driving license and access to a car are required, and the organisation emphasises equality and accommodation