Community Support Worker - Ref 2902

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Community Support Worker - Ref 2902

Railway Service Navan 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.

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

Closing Date: Sunday, 13th April  2025

Salary starting from point 1 € 26,360.85 to point 5 €30,053.25 and is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification.

To view the full extensive job description please, click here Job Description.

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.

The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent
• Full Clean Drivers Licence
• 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.

• Minimum of QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent
• Full Clean Drivers Licence

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)