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

 

Position: Community Support Worker

Location: Galway Aspergers Outreach Support, Co. Galway

Fixed Term Contract 12 months, part time 25 hours

 

Job Purpose

Working in partnership with the HSE and the Asperger Action Group, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a quality client focused service to people with Asperger Syndrome. The post holder will have a role in the planning, development, delivery, and ongoing review of the service. This will include formal and informal liaison and collaboration with key stakeholders – the clients, their family and friends, the Steering Group, and Multi Disciplinary professionals where appropriate. 

Of equal importance will be the development of a network of community resources and facilities to ensure that the project participants have full access to all aspects of community life, especially housing, educational, training, employment, leisure, and social opportunities. A key objective is that personal plans and activities including meaningful occupational activity, such as education and employment are sustainable. This will require the post holder to work flexibly, and will include evening and weekend activity.

 

Minimum Education & Skills required

A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent. Minimum of 1-2 years supervisory experience in Autism specific services. Experience of the design and delivery of individual programmes for people with disabilities or those who are marginalised. Previous experience of working  1:1  in the Community or in person’s homes Understand and knowledge of Asperger’s and or mental health disability. Irish speaker is highly desirable.

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Supporting service users to identify the community based supports they would like to avail of and work with service users to identify practical solutions to any barriers to accessing these supports. To advocate on behalf of and support self-advocacy for service users in a number of settings, including, with family, HSE, community groups etc. Research and devise Community Profiles, sourcing activities in service user’s communities. Facilitate the continual review of service user progress. 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 improving people Quality of Life. To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users. To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate in to their local community and access local resources.

 

Additional requirements

Responsible for the operational management and ongoing development of services supporting people with complex needs. These are customer focused and cost efficient and operate within Person Centred Planning frameworks and processes. Responsibility to line manage a large team across a large geographical area. Responsibility to manage service budgets and ensure proper budgetary controls are in place. Full clean driving license. To comply with health and safety legislation. To maintain a basic knowledge of first aid/personal care and to implement good hygiene practices.

 

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)

*Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance*

 

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These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

 

Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025

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