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.
Community Support Worker
6 month Fixed Term Contract, 20 hours per week
Location:
RehabCare Athlone Resource Centre
To 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 optimise their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within the service and the community.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification 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.
Full Manual Driving Licence is mandatory.
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 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.
Additional Requirements
Full Manual Driving Licence is mandatory.
Salary
Salary starting from point 1 €30,****** to point 5 €35,****** (pro rata), subject to experience and qualification.
Benefits
Company Pension Scheme
Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Educational leave
27 days annual leave
Bike to work schemeTax saver travel scheme
Income protection
Unpaid leave
Health and Wellbeing programme
Company credit union scheme
Employee discount scheme
Digital Doctor
Financial support for studying and study leave
Long Service Reward Scheme
Sick leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.
If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.
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