Job Title
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Closing Date: 14/1/2025
Location: Railway Service Navan Co. Meath
Job Type: Permanent
Job Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Job Description
A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, 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.
Job Purpose
To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of individuals with intellectual, physical, and mental health challenges. Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities and optimize their emotional, social, occupational, and learning experiences through programmes offered within the community. This role will also involve providing 1:1 support to an individual with social activities as well as working with groups in the community.
Minimum Education & Skills Required
• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent 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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• To plan, develop, implement, monitor, and review appropriate educational, recreational, and occupational programs within the community, ensuring 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.
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)
Salary: Starting from point 1 €29,374.70 - point 5 €33,489.25 (pro rata), depending on experience.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14th January 2025
To view the full extensive job description, please click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page.
We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
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