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
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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. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
We will work with you to meet your needs.
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Community Support Worker
Permanent, 39 hours per week
Location: Letterkenny Day Service, Lifford, Donegal
About the Role:
The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living and community integration, personal development and work opportunities for service users. To assist the Community Services Manager in the development, implementation and delivery of quality customer focused and cost effective community services to service users at an appropriate time and setting. This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users, and an active contribution towards the involvement of RehabCare in the expansion of this service.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience of working in the Community.
- Experience of working 1:1 in the community.
- Experience of promoting self-advocacy.
- Experience in the provision of personal care.
- To support individuals with independent living skills, develop education and employment opportunities.
- To maintain a basic knowledge of first aid/personal care and to implement good hygiene practices.
- Strong IT and reporting skills.
- Full clean driving license and access to a car for business purposes.
- Flexible with regard working hours in order to meet the needs of the service users.
- Understanding and knowledge of intellectual, physical and or mental health disability.
At Rehab Group, we understand that there are many paths of learning to your chosen career. We know that standardised educational training is not a shared experience, particularly for people with differing abilities. If you meet the majority of the requirements for the position you are applying for, we are happy to discuss the role with you further. You might be exactly who we are looking for.
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.
- This role may also include personal care if and when required, dependent on the individualised needs of those who use the service.
Additional Requirements:
- Full driving licence is essential.
- Access to a car for business purposes insured in your name.
- Essential: A minimum of one years’ experience working in the field of disability.
- Desirable: A third level degree, preferably in Social Care.
- Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programme.
If applicable, candidates will need to provide a police certificate for any country they've lived in before moving to Ireland.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign.
Salary starting from point 1 €29,374.70 to point 5 €33,489.25 (pro rata), is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.
What We Offer:
- 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)
How to Apply:
Submit your application by 3/09/2025
Please download the full job description for more information here: Job Description
The recruitment process usually involves an initial application, screening, followed by interviews (often in-person or virtual) and possibly assessments related to the role.
We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer
