About Rehab Group
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families.
Our Mission
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.
Inclusive Employer
We welcome all backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.
Job Title: Community Support Worker
This is a permanent role, working 30 hours per week at our Castlerea Resource Centre in Roscommon.
About the Role
You will assist in the delivery of individualised 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.
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 the 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 into 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.
Requirements
* A full clean driving licence and own means of transport.
* A minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
* A flexible shift system will operate.
* Lone working.
* Willingness to participate in Rehab Care training programme and relevant external training opportunities as they arise.
Additional Requirements
If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.
What We Offer
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Educational leave and financial support for study.
* 27 days of annual leave.
* Health and Wellbeing Program.
* Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes.
* Income Protection and Sick Leave.
* Long Service Reward Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Discounts, Credit Union Scheme**, and more**
How to Apply
Submit your application by 30/05/2025.