Vacancy Advertisement
Job Title: Maternity Cover, Community Support Worker, 1 Vacancy
Location: Reach Deaf Supported Living Service
Salary/Hours: Full-Time 36 Hours per week, €35,971.56 Per Annum
Duration: Maternity Leave Cover, 6 to 9 Months
Reach Deaf Services is committed to ensuring that the people in our service are empowered to live the best life possible. We are recruiting to ensure that the right staff are in place, prepared, trained, and ready to support people as they transition to their new homes. We are hugely committed to investing in our staff and provide a very generous training package.
Reach Deaf Services are seeking Support Workers to provide support to the people who live in their own homes in our community service. Our vision is to support people to live an inclusive life with equal opportunities empowering each person to shape and direct their future.
The successful candidates will support individuals in their own homes and support them to develop and hold valued social roles in the community.
This position can include some evenings, sleepovers and weekends. The rate of pay is €35,917.56 per annum to include one weekend per month and inclusion on an on-call roster. Additional Sundays and Bank Holidays are paid at double the time. You will be working as part of a team with the opportunity to have dedicated key working hours to support people to develop skills they need for life in the community.
Why work for us:
Reach Deaf Services is a not-for-profit organisation, providing services to the deaf community in Ireland and are currently recruiting for Community Support Workers.
* We offer a competitive salary
* Flexible working
* Generous employer pension
* 22 days annual leave
* Learning and Development opportunities with a focus on personal and professional progression
* A job with purpose, working as part of a diverse and inclusive team
If you submit your CV and application before the application deadline, we may contact you arrange an interview.
Key Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live full, independent, and meaningful lives. Your day-to-day duties will include:
Empowering Independence – Supporting people to direct their own lives in line with their abilities, interests, and personal goals.
Building Connections – Encouraging and enabling strong, positive relationships with family, friends, and the wider community.
Promoting Inclusion – Assisting individuals to enjoy hobbies, outings, and community activities that enrich their quality of life.
Delivering Compassionate Care – Providing respectful, person-centered support with daily living, personal care, and wellbeing needs.
Supporting Health & Wellbeing – Helping individuals attend appointments, access interpreters if needed, and follow their personal care and health plans.
Encouraging Independence at Home – Assisting with household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and managing personal finances.
Safe Medication & Finance Support – With full training, supporting individuals with prescribed medication and financial management, always in line with policies and individual care plans.
Upholding Dignity & Respect – Promoting a culture of empathy, zero tolerance to abuse, and safeguarding the rights and confidentiality of every person.
Team Collaboration – Working with families, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, individualized care and support.
Professional Standards & Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you'll be committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, safety, and professionalism. Your role will include:
Respectful Support – Always acting in a way that values individual choice, independence, and dignity, while ensuring safe practices and positive risk assessments.
Health & Safety – Identifying and reporting incidents or risks, following safety procedures, and protecting the wellbeing of individuals, colleagues, and visitors.
Infection Control – Using protective equipment, maintaining high hygiene standards, and taking prompt action to prevent cross-infection.
Equipment Care – Ensuring all equipment is cleaned, stored, and maintained correctly, and promptly reporting any faults or breakages.
Professional Presentation – Maintaining excellent personal hygiene and presenting a professional image at all times.
Emergency Preparedness – Participating in fire safety, emergency procedures, and other precautionary measures to safeguard everyone in the service.
Compliance & Standards – Working in line with national legislation, safeguarding policies, and healthcare standards to ensure best practice in all aspects of support.
Accident & Incident Reporting – Recording and reporting any accidents or near misses in accordance with service policy.
Continuous Learning – Engaging in regular training (e.g., Positive Behaviour Support, Manual Handling, CPR, Fire Safety, HACCP) to develop skills and deliver the highest quality of care.
Health & Safety
Skills and Experience
We are looking for a new Team member with innovation, excellent communication skills, a record of accomplishment of involvement in their local community, flexibility and creativity. This person will be expected to support people in their everyday life whilst supporting them around the interests of their choice and continuing to explore new areas of interest with them.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 5 in Social Care, Community Care, Disability Studies Applied Social Studies, Health Care or appropriate equivalent
* Completion of assigned ISL classes and exams through the in-house ISL Tutor program (currently Levels 1 and 2) within the assigned timeframe, or commitment to complete them as required.
Professional Knowledge
* Knowledge of supporting a person to transition from Residential settings to the community.
* Knowledge of Residential Care legislation including HIQA's National Standards for Residential Service for Children and Adults with Disabilities, and others as applicable
* Previous experience of safeguarding adults from Abuse
* Demonstrate sound knowledge of adults with disabilities
* Previous experience in supporting adults in a residential setting
* Willingness to undertake further education
What we Offer
* Rewarding and flexible working environment, with excellent support from a network of Community Managers.
* Set rosters and regular work hours
* Competitive rates of pay + Travel Expenses
* Induction and continued training programme to upskill in areas such as Social Role Valorization, Positive Behavior Support, Medication Management, Mental Health and various other areas required to enable you to have the necessary skills in supporting people to lead self-directed lives.
* 22 days holidays, Maternity Benefit, Excellent Pension Package, Employment Support Programme and opportunities for career progression
Do you not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all qualification criteria.
At Reach Deaf Services, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles
If this exciting opportunity sparks your interest, please contact us
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering letter stating their suitability by email.
All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting.
Regards,
Kristina Harris
HR Generalist
Reach Deaf Services
Pay: €35,971.56 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person