A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.
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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Community Support Worker
Permanent, part-time (30hrs/week)
Location: Tus Nua, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Job Purpose
Assist in the delivery of individualized community support to one individual with intellectual and mental health challenges and support individuals who attend Tus Nua to be valued members of their local communities and optimize their emotional, social, occupational, and learning experiences through programmes offered within the community.
Minimum Education & Skills Required
- QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care.
- 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.
- Full clean driving licence.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, implement, monitor, and review appropriate educational, recreational, and occupational programs within the community.
- Liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team, and key community-based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
- Provide personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of service users.
- Ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to the requirements of each individual.
- Document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
Additional Requirements
- Attendance at training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service.
- To promote and be actively involved in teamwork at all times.
- Flexibility with working hours at times to extend to evening and weekend work in order to meet the needs of the clients.
Staff Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
* Educational leave
* 27 days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax 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)
Closing Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.48-€16.51 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Licence/Certification:
* Full Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/11/2024
Reference ID: 6243
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