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: Relief Community Support Worker

Fixed Term Contract 12 months, Variable hours/week

Location: RehabCare Galway High Support Needs, Galway

About the Role: 

To assist in the delivery of individualised community support to a number of individuals with intellectual, The Relief Community Support Worker will assist the Community Services Manager and Team Leader in the delivery of a quality individual focused service.  They will work individually and as part of a team providing high quality care and rehabilitative support to adults with Acquired Brain Injury and/or other neurological conditions in the community in a person centred service. They will be covering annual leave and sick leave and other available shifts within the service. They will be responsible for implementing and ensuring RehabCare standards while overseeing the delivery of a quality, customer focused service.

 

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 support service users to carry out rehabilitation programmes for physical, cognitive and emotional impairment to maximise quality of life. To liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and other personnel, as directed by the management team, to ensure the best quality of service with the individuals as directed by community services manager. To document information and complete paperwork as deemed necessary for delivery of service to the individuals. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills. To adhere to and ensure the required standards in line with HIQA regulations and reporting to HIQA is maintained. To maintain a high delivery of service in line with Health and Safety standards and regulations. To contribute to the overall development of the service and promote a positive image of the service users and RehabCare services. To carry out any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post.

 

Additional Requirements: 

Minimum QQI Level 5 preference is for Health and Social Care or equivalent. Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training programme. Training in psychology, ABA or a related discipline is desirable. Full Driving Licence and own means of transport.

 

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 06/01/2025 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