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 Fixed Term Contract, 12 months, 14 hours/week Location: RehabCare Ballinamore Resource Centre, Leitrim About the Role: To assist in the delivery of individuali s ed support to one individual. Supporting an individual to be a valued member of their local communities. To Support a young lady to optimize her emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within the community & day service. Also supporting this lady with transport. Working with other individuals who attend Cherry Blossom to be a valued member of their local communities through a range of community/Centreprogrammes. 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 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. To ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual, providing personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of service users. To enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate into their local community and access local resources. To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times. To comply with health and safety legislation and ensure the safe use of appliances and equipment. To follow Risk assessments that are agreed and in place. Additional Requirements: 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. A flexible working system to suit needs of individual who requires support. Lone Working A full, clean driving license, with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required. Access to a car for business purposes 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 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 Additional Information Updated Job Description