Location: Louth, Meath, Dublin, Kildare (flexible based on service users' needs)
Hours: 40 hours per week (including some evenings/weekends, flexible scheduling)
Why Join Talbot Group?
At Talbot Group, we empower individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries to live fulfilling lives as active members of their community. We're looking for passionate, creative, and resilient professionals who believe in human rights-based care, person-cantered support, and community inclusion.
This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a real difference by helping people achieve their goals in employment, education, and personal growth. If you're looking for a dynamic role where no two days are the same, and you thrive on building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
* Empower individuals as a keyworker, helping them identify and achieve personal goals in employment, education, and social inclusion.
* Facilitate community engagement by supporting people to build friendships, access activities, and develop natural support networks.
* Innovate & problem-solve by exploring assistive technology and creative solutions to enhance independence.
* Collaborate with families & local services to create sustainable, person-cantered support plans.
* Lead by example in promoting dignity, choice, and active citizenship for the people we support.
Who We're Looking For:
Compassionate & resilient - You're patient, adaptable, and motivated to support people through challenges.
A natural connector - You love helping others build relationships and engage with their community.
Creative & proactive - You think outside the box to find opportunities for growth and independence.
A strong communicator - You build trust with individuals, families, and colleagues.
Organised & flexible - You can balance structure with spontaneity to meet changing needs.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualification: Degree in Social Care or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Experience: 2+ years in disability/social care (open to relevant transferable skills).
* Driver's License: Full clean license (required for community-based support).
Nice-to-Have (But Not Essential):
* Experience with autism, intellectual disability, or acquired brain injury.
* Training in Low Arousal Approaches, Positive Behaviour Support, or Person-Cantered Planning.
* Passion for community development, advocacy, or assistive technology.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
* Impact-Driven Role: See the direct results of your work in people's lives.
* Flexible & Supportive Team: Collaborative environment with ongoing training.
* Growth Opportunities: Professional development in a forward-thinking organisation.
Diversity & Inclusion
At the Talbot Group we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and enhance our ability to create meaningful impact.
The Talbot Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and makes employment decisions based on merit, competence, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Don't meet every requirement? If you're passionate about this work, we still want to hear from you! Highlight your unique skills in your application.
Apply today and help us build a more inclusive community! #J-18808-Ljbffr