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

Community Support Worker: 5873
Ashbourne / Ratoath in Co. Meath
Permanent Part -Time Contract, (35 hours)

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.  Supporting individuals to optimize their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within 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. 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

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, 14th January 2025

Salary starting from point 1 € 29,374.7- point 5 € 33,489.25(pro rata), depending on experience.

*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.

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. 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.
Please contact  us rar@rehab.ie  at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer