The Rehab Group

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

 

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Job Title: Community Support Worker

Permanent, 30 hours/week

Location: Letterkenny Day Service, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

 

About the Role: 

The purpose of the job is to promote and support independent living, community integration, personal development, social interactions and work opportunities for an individual who is part of RehabCare services. There may also be scope within the contract to provide support for individuals with Autism or physical and sensory disabilities. The post will focus on assisting in the delivery of individualised community support packages to an individual with a history of mental health challenges. This includes the provision of individual programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of this person.

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.

We will work with you to meet your needs.

 

What We’re Looking For: 

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 ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.

 

Additional Requirements: 

QQI level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Previous experience of working in the Community.    Experience of working 1:1 in the community.    Understanding and knowledge of intellectual, physical and or mental health disability. Full clean driving licence and access to a car for business purposes is required.

 

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.

 

What We Offer: 

- Company Pension Scheme 

- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 

- Educational leave and financial support for study 

- 27 days of annual leave

- Health and Wellbeing Program 

- Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes 

- Income Protection and Sick Leave 

- Long Service Reward Scheme 

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

- Discounts, Credit Union Scheme, and more!

 

How to Apply: 

Submit your application by 15/01/2025 Visit www.rehab.ie/careers for more details and to download the full 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